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L13 SLS

2024 Volkswagen Golf

White Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,506 mi
Last recorded125,506 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 SLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2024
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 125,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 117,913 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion all over rear suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,213 miles

Middle exhaust clamp broken.

OSF flexi hose ferrule corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,213 miles

Middle exhaust clamp broken.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF flexi hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,543 miles

Middle exhaust clamp very corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,063 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread.

Both rear tyres perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,411 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,479 miles

all road tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,080 miles

all tyres are slightly perrished.

both rear suspension bump stops are heavily deteriorated.

exhaust centre securing clamp is heavily deteriorated.

rear brake discs show surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,105 miles

all brake discs surface rust

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 SLS is a 2024 Volkswagen Golf in White. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SLS, 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 2 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L13 SLS is a 2024 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2024.

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