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AU13 XCV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023
Fail 1 Nov 2023 112,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,648 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Windscreen marked

Fail 1 Apr 2016 41,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Windscreen marked

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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AU13 XCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU13 XCV, 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

How do I check the history of AU13 XCV?

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What year was AU13 XCV registered?

AU13 XCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AU13 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU13 XCV have outstanding finance?

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