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142 MLR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 MLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 151,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 146,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,410 miles

both rear shocks have slight misting at top of shocks

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 131,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn uneven, may cause a wheel bearing type sound in the future (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,992 miles

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

No emissions printout due to vehicle being a low emissions vehicle

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,310 miles

No emmisions printout as vehicle is a low emmisions diesel

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,310 miles

No emmisions printout as vehicle is a low emmisions diesel

Rear registration plate dirty Unreadable (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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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142 MLR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 142 MLR, 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 142 MLR registered?

142 MLR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is 142 MLR safe to buy?

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