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AJ13 OUS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 OUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,440 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 Nov 2023 47,730 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 42,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,064 miles

Both rear tyres wear uneven inner and surface cracking outer edge no cords/ply exposed at time.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,085 miles

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

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 OUS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ13 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

AJ13 OUS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is AJ13 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 OUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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