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AV13 JRU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 79,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 67,846 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 67,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,464 miles

Outer sill damaged n/s/f

Pass 2 May 2018 41,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,741 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

nsf wiper blade splitting at end

nsr tyre outer sidewall perished

osr tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 4 May 2016 26,009 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 JRU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

AV13 JRU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is AV13 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 JRU 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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