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B15 HMX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 90,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,730 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 78,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 73,701 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (O/S/R at 3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,438 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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B15 HMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B15 HMX, 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 B15 HMX registered?

B15 HMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is B15 HMX safe to buy?

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