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ES55 HAL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES55 HAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 69,012 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,204 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 46,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 35,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,633 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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ES55 HAL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ES55 HAL, 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

How do I check the history of ES55 HAL?

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What year was ES55 HAL registered?

ES55 HAL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is ES55 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES55 HAL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ES55 HAL have outstanding finance?

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