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A3 DAY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,095 mi
Last recorded79,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 79,095 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,248 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 49,498 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner surface not weakened

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,683 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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A3 DAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 DAY, 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 A3 DAY registered?

A3 DAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is A3 DAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DAY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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