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A17 GFL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,392 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 105,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,561 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,586 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 60,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,023 miles

Front Tyres worn unevenly and tread depth very low on INNER edge

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 GFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GFL, 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 A17 GFL registered?

A17 GFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A17 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GFL 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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