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BD13 HCA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,220 miles

Front Bumper Grill Insert Damaged/ Loose

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

Offside Front Door Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Wearing On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 157,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper Grill Insert Loose/damaged

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

Offside Front Door Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 157,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper Grill Insert Loose/damaged

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

Offside Front Door Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 146,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,672 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 139,672 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 113,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 101,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 61,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD13 HCA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BD13 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD13 HCA?

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What year was BD13 HCA registered?

BD13 HCA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is BD13 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 HCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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