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BL62 MGJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,870 mi
Last recorded107,870 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 MGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,870 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,697 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r [ surface corrosion ] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 97,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r [ surface corrosion ] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 89,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,222 miles

n/s sill damage

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s sill damage

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,164 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

n/s/f tyre wall worn

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished tyre wall

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,152 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,642 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 MGJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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