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HIG 313

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta66,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 313
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 166,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 166,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,418 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 82,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2025 161,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,182 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,599 miles

rear inner pads low 2-3mm

Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear inner pads low 2-3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2023 153,537 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 153,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2023 57,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs warped/fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 37,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,465 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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HIG 313 is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 66,024 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIG 313, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HIG 313 registered?

HIG 313 is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is HIG 313 safe to buy?

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