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FV13 BKY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,824 mi
Last recorded184,824 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 184,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 184,824 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to E.M.L on and fuel filter housing leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing wet. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 171,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,126 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers are damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is 9 years old

Pass 7 Oct 2022 134,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,828 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted /corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,816 miles

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 13 Apr 2018 87,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,662 miles

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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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,742 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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FV13 BKY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV13 BKY, 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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FV13 BKY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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The MOT history for FV13 BKY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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