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AJ62 UZY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,955 mi
Last recorded198,955 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 198,955 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 190,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 184,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 177,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 165,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2022 165,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 152,452 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge clos to limit and worn smooth Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,538 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

stone chips across windscreen

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 UZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

AJ62 UZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

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