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AF13 FYO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,432 mi
Last recorded107,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,432 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 107,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,415 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,415 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,638 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

N/s/f Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,597 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Body damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + perished ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,523 miles

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

zero smoke

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 43,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine pans

n/s body damage

zero smoke

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 FYO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

AF13 FYO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is AF13 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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