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595 PBM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,130 mi
Last recorded65,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration595 PBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,175 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 43,175 miles

Offside Rear Outer Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 416,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,236 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 34,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 23,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,656 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 May 2011 12,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 18 May 2011 12,728 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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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595 PBM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 595 PBM, 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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What year was 595 PBM registered?

595 PBM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is 595 PBM safe to buy?

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