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AF13 CXX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,673 mi
Last recorded174,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 CXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 174,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inside edge

Offside Front tyre wear inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2025 159,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 159,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 146,000 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 1 Aug 2024 145,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,292 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 130,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 88,964 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,802 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 CXX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF13 CXX?

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What year was AF13 CXX registered?

AF13 CXX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is AF13 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 CXX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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