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AO52 CLO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,343 mi
Last recorded115,343 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 90,459 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,450 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish and slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,617 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,804 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,856 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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AO52 CLO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AO52 CLO, 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 AO52 CLO registered?

AO52 CLO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is AO52 CLO safe to buy?

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