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AU13 WYG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,434 mi
Last recorded108,434 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 WYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 108,434 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 108,432 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2025 95,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,809 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s flexi hose cover to ferrule split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 50,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refit bulb to gain correct beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s flexi hose cover to ferrule split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,128 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

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 WYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

AU13 WYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AU13 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 WYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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