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L13 BBV

2022 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,008 mi
Last recorded31,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Golf26,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 31,008 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 135,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 24,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,615 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 112,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,568 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,194 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,242 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 57,204 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine undertray (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,590 miles

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

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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L13 BBV is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2022 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 26,159 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 L13 BBV, 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 4 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 L13 BBV registered?

L13 BBV is a 2022 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2022.

Is L13 BBV safe to buy?

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