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DP13 BHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,157 mi
Last recorded187,157 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 BHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 187,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 157,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,230 miles

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

Slight corrosion to braking surfaces

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 59,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 52,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 47,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 39,607 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 39,605 miles

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

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

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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DP13 BHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DP13 BHK, 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 DP13 BHK registered?

DP13 BHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DP13 BHK safe to buy?

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