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AL57 VWG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,492 mi
Last recorded72,492 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 72,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 49,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 49,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 34,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 28,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,844 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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AL57 VWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AL57 VWG, 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 AL57 VWG registered?

AL57 VWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is AL57 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 VWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL57 VWG have outstanding finance?

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