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B5 AHX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,049 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 119,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 111,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 97,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,156 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 30,761 miles

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

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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B5 AHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 B5 AHX, 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 B5 AHX registered?

B5 AHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is B5 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 AHX 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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