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AF13 KTV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 KTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 55,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 55,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in the tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,129 miles

Slight damage/distortion to inner rim of near side front wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,521 miles

Near side rear wheel inner rim damaged/distorted

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,429 miles

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

Numerous plastic clovers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Slight damage/distortion to inner rim of near side front wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,903 miles

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,713 miles

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,708 miles

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,551 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 KTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

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

Is AF13 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 KTV 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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