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AF13 LYH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 43,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,060 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 LYH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LYH, 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

How do I check the history of AF13 LYH?

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What year was AF13 LYH registered?

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

Is AF13 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LYH 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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