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A1 JHC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 140,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays restricting component inspection

Fail 15 May 2026 140,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays restricting component inspection

Pass 17 May 2025 135,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 121,726 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))

Pass 13 May 2023 109,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2022 96,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 89,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread detioriating poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 89,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring has broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread detioriating poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 84,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming on to limit very poor condition smooth inner edge but raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming on to limit and very poor condition smooth inner edge but raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 71,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 56,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs have lip

front number plate backing starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2017 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,822 miles

Engine and under covers fitted limiting view of components

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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A1 JHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A1 JHC, 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 A1 JHC registered?

A1 JHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is A1 JHC safe to buy?

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