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DG13 BHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,006 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 125,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 101,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5/3mm on pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,975 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5/3mm on pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,141 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking in thread

Fail 26 Feb 2016 42,141 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear tyres cracking in thread

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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DG13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG13 BHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG13 BHL registered?

DG13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is DG13 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 BHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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