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AJ13 PFO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 PFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 81,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,941 miles

warning light on dash but all lights working

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,680 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 71,670 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are corroded

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 17 May 2019 68,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 62,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,910 miles

rear tyres worn and mis-shapped on inner edges 225/40/18

Fail 16 May 2017 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn and mis-shapped on inner edges 225/40/18

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,675 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (NSF slow) (3.7.B.5b)

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 PFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

AJ13 PFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is AJ13 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 PFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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