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AO62 YPC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 154,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 154,809 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 141,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 141,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 129,517 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 129,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,812 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 119,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,475 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 YPC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

AO62 YPC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is AO62 YPC safe to buy?

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