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B13 MNM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,866 mi
Last recorded45,866 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 45,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 44,680 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,730 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 38,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 38,476 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 38,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 33,154 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,440 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s wiper smears

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,418 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre size: 205 55 R16

Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B13 MNM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 B13 MNM, 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 B13 MNM registered?

B13 MNM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is B13 MNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 MNM 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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