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A21 BHN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 81,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 68,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,889 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,374 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 31 Dec 2018 45,753 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,110 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 40,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All - corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,855 miles

both rear tyres now on 2mm of tread

Fail 27 Sep 2016 36,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

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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A21 BHN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A21 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 BHN registered?

A21 BHN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is A21 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BHN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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