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AV13 HBX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 HBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,308 miles

Rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs rusty

Rear number plate slight damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,072 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,507 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 51,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords showing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,911 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,510 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 40,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,143 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HBX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HBX, 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 AV13 HBX?

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What year was AV13 HBX registered?

AV13 HBX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AV13 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 HBX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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