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BL62 EWT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,408 mi
Last recorded125,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 EWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 125,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [Rear bottom arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [Rear bottom arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [Bulged in outer side wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [Rear bottom arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn [Rear bottom arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre smooth inside edge of tread

Offside rear service and parking brake readings slightly low

Offside rear tyre out of shape and smooth inside edge of tread

Parking brake lever tight to pull up

Fail 10 Jul 2019 88,138 miles

Nearside rear tyre smooth inside edge of tread

Offside rear service and parking brake readings slightly low

Offside rear tyre out of shape and smooth inside edge of tread

Parking brake lever tight to pull up

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake reading offside slightly low

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre 2.50mm and smooth inside edge of raised tread

Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,306 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 EWT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EWT, 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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BL62 EWT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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