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BF13 OHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 OHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,553 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,636 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2024 89,636 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides starting to wear both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,344 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front and rear suspension components showing some slight corrosion.

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,317 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing some corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2020 76,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs showing some corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,979 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked.

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,729 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 41,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF13 OHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF13 OHL, 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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BF13 OHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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