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AY13 XBZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 85,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing heavily inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,226 miles

Front tyres worn on edge and cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2024 82,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front tyres worn on edge and cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 64,644 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 52,256 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,556 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 XBZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

AY13 XBZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AY13 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 XBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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