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AY13 GHG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 130,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 127,509 miles

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Pass 15 May 2023 122,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 112,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 100,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 89,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,183 miles

Animal ornament on bonnet within drivers view, but not seriously affecting view of the road

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,341 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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AY13 GHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY13 GHG, 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 AY13 GHG registered?

AY13 GHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is AY13 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 GHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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