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AO13 VHB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 102,959 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Fail 17 Jun 2026 102,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,276 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 91,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,308 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,976 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear body damage

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,589 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 VHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

AO13 VHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is AO13 VHB safe to buy?

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