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AF13 LSN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,955 mi
Last recorded134,955 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,955 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,736 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 125,736 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,767 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking on Outer Wall

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Wall

Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,800 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,225 miles

all tyres beginning to perish

both front tyres becoming low 3mm

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge

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 LSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

AF13 LSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is AF13 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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