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AU13 OPT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,927 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,653 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 55,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 49,321 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 43,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,587 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 16,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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AU13 OPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU13 OPT, 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 AU13 OPT registered?

AU13 OPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AU13 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 OPT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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