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AJ62 HTL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,243 mi
Last recorded142,243 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 141,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 137,959 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 137,958 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,441 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 134,440 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut 25cm long, outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No ply or cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No ply or cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 132,426 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 132,426 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper faulty (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 132,424 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper faulty (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch sticking, advise investigation

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve, front clamp let go (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,676 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 1 Sep 2017 109,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,700 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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AJ62 HTL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc 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 AJ62 HTL, 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 AJ62 HTL registered?

AJ62 HTL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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