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C8 AXM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 148,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 154,217 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 135,086 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 135,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 149,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 130,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 130,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 145,690 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 145,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 123,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 140,871 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc inner face heavily corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 140,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc inner face heavily corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 106,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 136,474 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 92,675 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 92,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,222 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector insecure both side (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector insecure both side (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 133,193 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 133,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,014 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 129,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 125,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front disc's in poor condition

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 May 2017 119,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 115,267 miles

Exhaust System Slight Corrosion

Front Wishbone Bushes Slight Play

Fail 13 May 2016 115,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Slight Corrosion

Front Disc's Corroded

Front Wishbone Bushes Slight Play

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 112,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 21 May 2014 108,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 104,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,967 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 99,634 miles

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

frnt headlamps fitted high intensity lights clening device missing levelling device missing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,457 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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C8 AXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 C8 AXM, 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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C8 AXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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