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AVI 2378

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,917 mi
Last recorded99,917 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 2378
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 99,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,349 miles

Both front brake back plates/dust covers heavily corroded,recommend replace.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Apr 2023 82,072 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts,Surface areas. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front outers,cannot clearly view inners.Recommend brake check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake dust cover/back plate heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,355 miles

Front brake disc's in very poor condition on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,354 miles

Offside Rear seat back excessive movement but can be secured in upright position.

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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AVI 2378 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AVI 2378, 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 AVI 2378 registered?

AVI 2378 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is AVI 2378 safe to buy?

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