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AF13 LYG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,872 mi
Last recorded139,872 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 139,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,699 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 134,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,668 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle treads on minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle treads 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,011 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle treads on minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle treads 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,465 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,450 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 31,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

AF13 LYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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