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AU13 SXY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,833 mi
Last recorded119,833 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 SXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 119,833 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,

Fail 13 Mar 2026 119,830 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,

Pass 25 Feb 2025 114,241 miles

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 114,241 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding signs of heat to disc and pads (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,600 miles

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,228 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,,((0.50))...P3.........

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ............ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF,,,,-PODOT,,MONITOR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON ABSOLUTE PASS LIMITS-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,844 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 SXY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SXY, 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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AU13 SXY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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