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BA52 LAS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 LAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 102,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 102,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 98,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 95,344 miles

TPMS showing

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,344 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS showing

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,838 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 49,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,783 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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BA52 LAS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 BA52 LAS, 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 BA52 LAS registered?

BA52 LAS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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