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BL62 DHD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,927 mi
Last recorded49,927 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 49,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,084 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 48,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,036 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 44,036 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,439 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 38,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 32,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 31,615 miles

Offside side repeater and wing mirror cover loose (but still held on)

Fail 11 Jan 2020 31,615 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater and wing mirror cover loose (but still held on)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage cracks (0.1 (b))

body damaged at o/s/f bumper and wing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 30,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

body damaged at o/s/f bumper and wing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,158 miles

advise(front pads 70% worn)

advise(rear tyre treads beginning to crack & perish)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,424 miles

oil level high

Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level high

Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,997 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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BL62 DHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL62 DHD, 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 BL62 DHD registered?

BL62 DHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is BL62 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 DHD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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