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AV13 EFJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray obscure testable items

Pass 30 Apr 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,277 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,425 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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AV13 EFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AV13 EFJ, 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 AV13 EFJ registered?

AV13 EFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AV13 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 EFJ shows 11 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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