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AO13 ZLV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,339 miles

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

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

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 ZLV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

AO13 ZLV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AO13 ZLV safe to buy?

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