Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
MOT & Mileage History for BK13 UPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 122,456 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,914 |
| Average per year | 10,973 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BK13 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BK — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About BK13 UPM
What car is BK13 UPM?
BK13 UPM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.
What is the mileage of BK13 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for BK13 UPM was 122,456 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BK13 UPM passed its MOT?
BK13 UPM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2026.
Is BK13 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK13 UPM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BK13 UPM?
BK13 UPM is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.