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B16 OCF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (rear lateral arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 44,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,487 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 39,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 38,188 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 38,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OCF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 B16 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

B16 OCF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is B16 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 OCF 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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