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BD13 HWN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 77,991 miles

nearside front shock is damp

Fail 26 Feb 2026 77,991 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

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

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

nearside front shock is damp

Pass 11 May 2021 60,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 49,444 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 49,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,591 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2016 29,591 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside split (8.2.2)

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 HWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HWN, 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 BD13 HWN registered?

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

Is BD13 HWN safe to buy?

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