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A3 TUW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,284 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,621 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 95,104 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,969 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 70,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,645 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 TUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

A3 TUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is A3 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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