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BL13 HKM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,769 mi
Last recorded107,769 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 107,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 107,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 91,714 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS AND OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES ON 2mm + Tyres WORN SMOOTH AND NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 19 Nov 2022 91,711 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS AND OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES ON 2mm + Tyres WORN SMOOTH AND NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *** ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os: casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,438 miles

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

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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BL13 HKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL13 HKM, 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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BL13 HKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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