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AV13 HTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 139,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 136,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 121,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,664 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 72,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,215 miles

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

ns/os rear tyres perishing/splitting[225/35ZR19-88Y]

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 16,251 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 HTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

AV13 HTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is AV13 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 HTE 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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