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AV13 YHJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,307 mi
Last recorded123,307 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 123,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 121,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,510 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 97,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 69,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut to cords and visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 25,705 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,395 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

Front tyres bald on edges

Front tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,435 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 YHJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

AV13 YHJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is AV13 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 YHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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