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733 RAF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,169 mi
Last recorded95,169 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,129 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 27,978 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 27,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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733 RAF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 733 RAF, 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 733 RAF registered?

733 RAF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is 733 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 733 RAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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