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AO13 ZLU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,390 mi
Last recorded76,390 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225-40-18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure unlikely to fall off

Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 92Y (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 64,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,293 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 42,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,981 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 ZLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

AO13 ZLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is AO13 ZLU safe to buy?

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