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33 SO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,202 mi
Last recorded44,202 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 SO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 44,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,215 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 35,909 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 33,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 21,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,832 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,200 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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33 SO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 33 SO, 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 33 SO registered?

33 SO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is 33 SO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 33 SO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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