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DG13 BPY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 172,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 160,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 148,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 148,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 138,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 100,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,797 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f macpherson strut has slight weep of oil

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,797 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front n/s/f macpherson strut has slight weep of oil

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,543 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not tested due to childseat

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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 BPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

DG13 BPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DG13 BPY safe to buy?

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