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AJ13 CTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 CTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 82,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted ADVANCED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 75,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ADVANCED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 61,736 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge)(ADVANCED

Pass 5 Feb 2022 56,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,072 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 31,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,052 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre's are starting to perish

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AJ13 CTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ13 CTE, 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 AJ13 CTE registered?

AJ13 CTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is AJ13 CTE safe to buy?

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