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AL11 ZAH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,518 mi
Last recorded184,518 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 ZAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 184,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 177,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 164,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seat ()

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r seat ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,282 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,279 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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AL11 ZAH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AL11 ZAH, 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 AL11 ZAH registered?

AL11 ZAH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AL11 ZAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL11 ZAH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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