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AU63 THK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 THK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 123,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 114,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,105 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner 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 21 Nov 2019 79,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,307 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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AU63 THK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU63 THK, 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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AU63 THK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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