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B23 MCN

2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,439 mi
Last recorded177,439 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 177,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 177,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 164,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 129,169 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 128,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,365 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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B23 MCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 MCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was B23 MCN registered?

B23 MCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is B23 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MCN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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