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A14 XHG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,304 mi
Last recorded90,304 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have uneven wear on the inner edge (stepped)

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 65,415 miles

various suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 58,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 51,161 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 43,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 38,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 38,243 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 32,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,525 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,073 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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A14 XHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A14 XHG, 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 A14 XHG registered?

A14 XHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2013.

Is A14 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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