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AY13 UAT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,365 mi
Last recorded145,365 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 145,365 miles

Nearside headlight water ingress

brake wear pad censor light on pads good wiring issue

Fail 8 Jan 2026 145,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 x 40 x 18 ..inner side wall deep split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight water ingress

T.P.M.S Light on

brake wear pad censor light on pads good wiring issue

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 129,275 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 129,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 121,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 81,559 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 69,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,670 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre perished and shows deep splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre perished and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UAT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAT, 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 AY13 UAT registered?

AY13 UAT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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