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AU13 ZZB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,589 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 77,534 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,622 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded and lipped. both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded and broken but not leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2023 68,275 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad worn to the end of its wear slot (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded and lipped. both sides of the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

center exhaust sleeve clamps heavily corroded and broken but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,815 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 53,814 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,085 miles

0 emissions recorded low RPM

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,110 miles

0 emissions recorded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,634 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,707 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 ZZB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU13 ZZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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