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AV13 FOU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,708 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/45/17 94w arrowspeed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 74,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 71,882 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,418 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 67,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 62,626 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 62,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/45/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 225/45/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2021 57,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 51,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 44,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge and across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer edge and across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 37,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,345 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 FOU 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 AV13 FOU, 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 AV13 FOU registered?

AV13 FOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is AV13 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 FOU 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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