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F15 HYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 121,181 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 110,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,242 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 67,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,647 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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F15 HYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F15 HYP, 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 F15 HYP registered?

F15 HYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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