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AA13 GLA

2016 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Golf48,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA13 GLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/3519 inner edge nearly slick (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,518 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 18,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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 Tyre worn to 2.8mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,886 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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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AA13 GLA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,547 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AA13 GLA, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA13 GLA registered?

AA13 GLA is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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