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EF13 BNZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 BNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 81,736 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,446 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre on 2 mm worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2022 73,446 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre on 2 mm worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,809 miles

nearside front tyre on 3 mm and cuts on outer sidewall

offside front tyre on 2 mm and cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2019 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,519 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,280 miles

both front shockers leaking

rear discs and brake pads showing wear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,727 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

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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EF13 BNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF13 BNZ, 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 EF13 BNZ registered?

EF13 BNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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