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AU13 XDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,794 mi
Last recorded147,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 147,794 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 139,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 131,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,371 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 72,576 miles

Condition of rear brake pads

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 14 May 2018 72,532 miles

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Condition of rear brake pads

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 4 May 2016 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

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 XDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDZ, 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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What year was AU13 XDZ registered?

AU13 XDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2013.

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