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DG13 BPZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 141,600 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 141,600 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside/Nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 130,073 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (off side and near side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 118,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 106,732 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 106,732 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,305 miles

Front wipers smear

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 94,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 76,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service inspection light on

Fail 23 May 2019 76,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service inspection light on

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,954 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,954 miles

Front Brake pads wearing thin

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

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

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 BPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

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

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