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A1 TNP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,794 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,801 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,909 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,839 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,227 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,577 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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A1 TNP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 A1 TNP, 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 TNP registered?

A1 TNP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is A1 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TNP 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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