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AU13 SXG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 SXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly stepped on the inner edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 70,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly stepped on the inner edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly stepped on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,939 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 Nov 2020 61,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,011 miles

undertray and engine covers

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,917 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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AU13 SXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SXG, 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

How do I check the history of AU13 SXG?

You can check the full history of AU13 SXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU13 SXG registered?

AU13 SXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AU13 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 SXG 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.

Does AU13 SXG have outstanding finance?

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