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A4 AWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 57,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2025 129,460 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 129,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 52,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 121,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 115,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 115,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 110,957 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,626 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 103,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,609 miles

O/S/F wiper hitting A pillar when in operation

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,339 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 85,802 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Sounds like fuel injector seal leaking Seal between injector and cylinder head

Pass 8 May 2019 85,802 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 85,802 miles

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel injector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 70,696 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2018 70,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2017 26,125 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,403 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 May 2017 55,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 May 2016 21,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,926 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 41,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A4 AWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A4 AWE, 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 A4 AWE registered?

A4 AWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is A4 AWE safe to buy?

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