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2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 JP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,739 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 76,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 69,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,520 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,519 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 58,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 51,201 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))

Pass 22 May 2019 44,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,346 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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456 JP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 456 JP, 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 456 JP registered?

456 JP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is 456 JP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 456 JP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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