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FV13 BHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,590 mi
Last recorded112,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 76,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (rough aswell) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view due to prolonged use of defective wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bulb holder in tailgate corroded in plug causing light unit not to work

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 60,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight scratching to nearside of windscreen due to a worn wiper.drivers view not affected

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front windscreen slightly scored

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV13 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.

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What year was FV13 BHL registered?

FV13 BHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is FV13 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BHL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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