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DG13 BKN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,711 mi
Last recorded165,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 165,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 165,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 155,985 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,151 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,982 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,918 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mounting fractured (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt buckle not locking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,102 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,002 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 108,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

engine runs too clean to test emissions

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded and worn slightly

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DG13 BKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG13 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG13 BKN registered?

DG13 BKN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2013.

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