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AX13 GDY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 53,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,199 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 46,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly mis shaped

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,557 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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AX13 GDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX13 GDY, 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 AX13 GDY registered?

AX13 GDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AX13 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 GDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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