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A16 ULN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,376 mi
Last recorded84,376 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2025 76,178 miles

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

under-tray fitted obscuirng view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,127 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 61,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,811 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

child seat fitted

damage to n/s/f headlight

damage to n/s/f wing

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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A16 ULN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 ULN, 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 A16 ULN registered?

A16 ULN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is A16 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ULN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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