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6 AHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,849 mi
Last recorded115,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 109,088 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 109,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,026 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ wearing on edge!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 98,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ wearing on edge!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to cords TPMS light on dash (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing!! ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 53,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,057 miles

Rear both rear shocks have light mist of oil

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,916 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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6 AHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 6 AHL, 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.

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What year was 6 AHL registered?

6 AHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is 6 AHL safe to buy?

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