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DG13 BMU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 187,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 178,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 167,588 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 167,588 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,861 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 158,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 151,434 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 131,688 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 131,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 119,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

crack in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,841 miles

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 BMU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

DG13 BMU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is DG13 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 BMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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