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B16 GDS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 76,586 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,920 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,963 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 30,807 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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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B16 GDS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 GDS, 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 B16 GDS registered?

B16 GDS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2013.

Is B16 GDS safe to buy?

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