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A17 XPB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,951 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in inner tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in inner tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,268 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

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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A17 XPB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A17 XPB, 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 A17 XPB registered?

A17 XPB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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