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BV13 HFX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,551 mi
Last recorded124,551 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 HFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 124,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 117,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,570 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm , both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre bold inner , various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm , both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,562 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,643 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 106,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,402 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 99,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 88,241 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 88,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge off tread

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front tyre Bald inner edge off tread

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge off tread

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Front tyre Bald inner edge off tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,934 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 47,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BV13 HFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BV13 HFX, 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 BV13 HFX registered?

BV13 HFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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