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C8 HLS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Pink Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,525 mi
Last recorded72,525 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 145,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 70,115 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Causing offside rear wheel to be displaced rearwards. Tyre almost touching bumper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,137 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f cv boot slight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2023 67,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 118,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,551 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 106,200 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,611 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,984 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,252 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,029 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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C8 HLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Pink with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C8 HLS, 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 C8 HLS registered?

C8 HLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is C8 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 HLS shows 28 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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