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331 PHW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration331 PHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 56,650 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 54,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 51,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 51,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 44,141 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,467 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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331 PHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 331 PHW, 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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How do I check the history of 331 PHW?

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What year was 331 PHW registered?

331 PHW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is 331 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 331 PHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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