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AF13 CDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,735 mi
Last recorded193,735 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 CDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 193,735 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 193,735 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 166,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 141,655 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 141,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,033 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres bald on inner edge /low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn out of shape [stepped on inner edges]

Fail 30 Mar 2020 130,033 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres bald on inner edge /low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn out of shape [stepped on inner edges]

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,121 miles

trigger point not met (emissions)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,183 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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AF13 CDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF13 CDV, 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 AF13 CDV registered?

AF13 CDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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