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4050 R

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,054 mi
Last recorded40,054 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4050 R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,008 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,563 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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4050 R is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 4050 R, 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 4050 R registered?

4050 R is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is 4050 R safe to buy?

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