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AO13 VGC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,602 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 38,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,014 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 30,077 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,480 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,875 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 18,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 16,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 16,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VGC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AO13 VGC, 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

How do I check the history of AO13 VGC?

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What year was AO13 VGC registered?

AO13 VGC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is AO13 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 VGC 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.

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