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AO13 VHG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 VHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,668 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 65,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,550 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 55,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2020 51,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 42,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

AO13 VHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is AO13 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 VHG 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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