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AY13 GHH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,124 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,037 miles

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 69,034 miles

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 47,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,959 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

rear brake discs in very poor condition,corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 42,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road wiper damage (3.2 (a) (ii))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

rear brake discs in very poor condition,corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,367 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Engine under tray damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre Cooper 205/55R16 6 - 7 - 6 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 4 - 5 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 205/55R16 6 - 7 - 6 mm

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,832 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable components

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 GHH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AY13 GHH, 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 GHH registered?

AY13 GHH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is AY13 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 GHH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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