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A10 TGH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,048 mi
Last recorded56,048 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,048 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 48,771 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,738 miles

Front/Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 44,733 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front/Rear Suspension Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 40,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 31,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,077 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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A10 TGH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 A10 TGH, 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 A10 TGH registered?

A10 TGH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A10 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 TGH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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