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AY13 TUU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 TUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 103,287 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 78,674 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,197 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside front door mirror glass is cracked slightly, Did not affect view to rear at the time of test

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 65,631 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged has a small crack in mirror- provides view to the rear clearly (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,530 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,432 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 13,808 miles

diesel emisions to clean to record

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 TUU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUU, 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

How do I check the history of AY13 TUU?

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What year was AY13 TUU registered?

AY13 TUU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AY13 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 TUU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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