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BGZ 1788

2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1788
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,326 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 107,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2025 97,504 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 79,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,375 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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BGZ 1788 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BGZ 1788, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BGZ 1788 registered?

BGZ 1788 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is BGZ 1788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 1788 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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