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C14 JNR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 JNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 167,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,226 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 163,859 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,590 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 144,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,444 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,991 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper damage (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper damage (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C14 JNR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C14 JNR, 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 C14 JNR registered?

C14 JNR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is C14 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 JNR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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