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HS13 WEL

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,504 mi
Last recorded25,504 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS13 WEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,504 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 25,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 24,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 18,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 13,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,189 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping in trerad ? possible road noise/vibration

Pass 26 Jan 2023 6,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,810 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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HS13 WEL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 HS13 WEL, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HS13 WEL registered?

HS13 WEL is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2020.

Is HS13 WEL safe to buy?

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