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AO13 XVR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 XVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 158,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,680 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2025 146,680 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2024 135,613 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 126,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,969 miles

Nearside undertray loose

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,407 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,949 miles

Front bonnet catch partially siezed

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front bonnet catch partially siezed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also mis-shaping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,062 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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AO13 XVR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO13 XVR, 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 AO13 XVR registered?

AO13 XVR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is AO13 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 XVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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