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B15 JVC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear parking brake lower than expected effort

Fail 8 Apr 2025 103,087 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 48,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,111 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 JVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

B15 JVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is B15 JVC safe to buy?

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