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AU13 XRP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,824 mi
Last recorded49,824 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,213 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 47,211 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking and nearside rear wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,008 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 41,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,503 miles

unable to check the under body fully due covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,907 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,561 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2019 29,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,177 miles

scratches on windscreen on nearside

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,971 miles

scratches on windscreen

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,973 miles

surface scratches on windscreen

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 XRP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AU13 XRP, 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 AU13 XRP registered?

AU13 XRP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AU13 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XRP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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