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AJ13 YJS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 YJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,055 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YJS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ13 YJS registered?

AJ13 YJS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is AJ13 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 YJS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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