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AO62 XZY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,414 mi
Last recorded73,414 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 73,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,926 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 48,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,494 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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AO62 XZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

AO62 XZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is AO62 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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