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AJ13 WTY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,665 mi
Last recorded55,665 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 WTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,665 miles

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

Rear pads low

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 55,665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear pads low

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,948 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 WTY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

AJ13 WTY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AJ13 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 WTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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