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AO62 WDU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,066 mi
Last recorded178,066 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 178,066 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 177,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 172,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 165,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 160,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 160,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 147,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,986 miles

Rear discs corroded

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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AO62 WDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 WDU, 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 AO62 WDU registered?

AO62 WDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is AO62 WDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 WDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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