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AF13 PKE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 rear 1 n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,540 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 87,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,481 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,587 miles

Lower undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on inner rim of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,613 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,109 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 PKE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

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

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