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AF13 FYR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 121,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts in tread area of tyre (winter tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,676 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn close to sensor in pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,117 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,559 miles

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

All 4 tyres slightly perished/cracked between tread pattern

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FYR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

Is AF13 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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