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AJ04 MAY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,977 mi
Last recorded58,977 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 58,036 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 57,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 55,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 54,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear brake disc rubbing on back plate.

Pass 16 May 2019 45,289 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and loose

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 May 2018 37,068 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 May 2017 30,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,248 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,428 miles

o/s/r brake sticking on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 26,337 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

o/s/r brake sticking on

rear brake discs corroded

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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AJ04 MAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ04 MAY, 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 AJ04 MAY?

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What year was AJ04 MAY registered?

AJ04 MAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AJ04 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 MAY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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