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AO62 ZZA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,207 mi
Last recorded88,207 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,579 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,820 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 61,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions too low to register

undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 51,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 ZZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

AO62 ZZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is AO62 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZZA 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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