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AJ62 VTZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,086 miles

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 67,086 miles

Central manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 50,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail on shoulder (leaking) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Outer tyres cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,696 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,000 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 VTZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTZ, 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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AJ62 VTZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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