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A17 ANB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ANB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 16,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,406 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 14,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 13,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 12,664 miles

plastic coverts on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 10,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 9,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 7,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,859 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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A17 ANB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 ANB, 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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How do I check the history of A17 ANB?

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What year was A17 ANB registered?

A17 ANB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is A17 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ANB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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