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AX13 UAO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,015 mi
Last recorded163,015 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 UAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 163,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 153,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,941 miles

unable to test emissions as levels too low to check with smoke meter.(unable to increase engine rpm due to auto transmission).

Fail 9 Aug 2022 122,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to test emissions as levels too low to check with smoke meter.(unable to increase engine rpm due to auto transmission).

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,271 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,197 miles

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

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

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 UAO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UAO, 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 AX13 UAO registered?

AX13 UAO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is AX13 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 UAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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