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AF13 EDC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,381 mi
Last recorded68,381 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 62,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (225-45-17) 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,114 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sill on arrival

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damage to outer sill on arrival

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot well full of water

engine coolant level low

item removed from drivers view at start of test

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,086 miles

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,108 miles

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2022 44,108 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,614 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,718 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2019 30,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 14,292 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)

undertrays fitted

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 EDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

AF13 EDC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AF13 EDC safe to buy?

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