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AH12 MAR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,378 mi
Last recorded70,378 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH12 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 65,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,939 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,627 miles

Front Both front tyres have age cracks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

TPS light on, tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,792 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,123 miles

Nearside Rear damage to door

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AH12 MAR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AH12 MAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AH12 MAR?

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What year was AH12 MAR registered?

AH12 MAR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2013.

Is AH12 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH12 MAR 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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