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FR13 BHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,601 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 67,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,227 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,063 miles

ADVISE ,Front and Rear brake pads worn over 50 %

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail n tread close to outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2019 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,875 miles

windscreen chipped less than 40mm

Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

windscreen chipped less than 40mm

Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,634 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,876 miles

undertrays fitted

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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FR13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FR13 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 FR13 BHL registered?

FR13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is FR13 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 BHL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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