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AU13 OTR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,521 mi
Last recorded57,521 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 57,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=RENEW/215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,034 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 46,512 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fowling wheel when on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,133 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,882 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 22,681 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,334 miles

Child seat fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

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 OTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 AU13 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

AU13 OTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AU13 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 OTR 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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