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AV13 NHO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,063 mi
Last recorded154,063 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 NHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 154,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2025 154,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat shield above exhaust back box insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,211 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-osf cv boot perished-

Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,804 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 146,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 126,747 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 107,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,744 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,422 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 13 Dec 2016 40,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to be detected

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 NHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO?

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What year was AV13 NHO registered?

AV13 NHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is AV13 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 NHO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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