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AO13 LCU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,827 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 98,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,139 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 78,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Disks also have a lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively worn on inner shoulder/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively worn on inner shoulder/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,210 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,290 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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AO13 LCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO13 LCU, 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 AO13 LCU registered?

AO13 LCU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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