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AJ13 OCX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 OCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 138,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 138,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 127,977 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 127,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 112,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 87,277 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,499 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 24 Jun 2016 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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 OCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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