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AO13 YFM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 YFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 54,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 47,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,170 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 29,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 20,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 11,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 8,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

AO13 YFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is AO13 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 YFM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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