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DP13 BHX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,297 mi
Last recorded70,297 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 70,297 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY COVERED IN OIL

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Oct 2025 70,297 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY COVERED IN OIL

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 57,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 49,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,311 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 37,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords more than one cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords mote than one cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,515 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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DP13 BHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DP13 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

DP13 BHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is DP13 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 BHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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