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AO13 VFF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 88,293 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,160 miles

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,212 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped on inner faces

Rear brake disc outer faces slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly miss shaped on inner treads

Pass 2 May 2019 58,155 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 40,162 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fuel cap seal cracking.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2016 28,816 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 VFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO13 VFF, 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 AO13 VFF registered?

AO13 VFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AO13 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 VFF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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