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AO62 WDX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,360 mi
Last recorded111,360 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 111,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking, tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2025 107,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,372 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,980 miles

UNDER BODY PROTECTION FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,664 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,192 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,778 miles

Offside Front deep cut in tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front deep cut in tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 45,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDX, 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 AO62 WDX registered?

AO62 WDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is AO62 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 WDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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