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AYZ 2147

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

104,881 mi
Last recorded104,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 2147
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 99,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 97,758 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,244 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,421 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 50,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,214 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 40,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 34,943 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 34,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 30,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 24,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,923 miles

ADVSE NAILS IN TYRES

Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,281 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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AYZ 2147 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 AYZ 2147, 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 AYZ 2147 registered?

AYZ 2147 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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The MOT history for AYZ 2147 shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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