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AX62 AXS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,554 mi
Last recorded180,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 AXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 180,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 174,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,835 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 152,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [225/45/zr17]94y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge with inner casing lines showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 140,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 123,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 119,402 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,942 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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AX62 AXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 AX62 AXS, 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 AX62 AXS registered?

AX62 AXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is AX62 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX62 AXS 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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