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AR04 JAN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,755 mi
Last recorded56,755 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 56,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 98,237 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 89,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,832 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,154 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cut in outer sidewalls, no cord exposed

Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,096 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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AR04 JAN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR04 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 JAN registered?

AR04 JAN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is AR04 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 JAN shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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