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AF13 EET

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 EET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 62,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 59,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 59,064 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 55,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 50,747 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 46,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,647 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims have flat spots

o/s/r reversing liight not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,429 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 34,076 miles

No reading of emmisions,engine rpm controlled to 2500.

Fail 23 May 2018 34,076 miles

No reading of emmisions,engine rpm controlled to 2500.

Undertray likely to become detached Rear of tray not fixed. Secured. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,863 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 EET is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF13 EET, 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

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What year was AF13 EET registered?

AF13 EET is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AF13 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 EET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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