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AJ13 KUW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 KUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 99,348 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,329 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre 3mm

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,840 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,160 miles

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 KUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KUW, 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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AJ13 KUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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