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AF13 RHV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 RHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,793 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,793 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in o/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,280 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,280 miles

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 RHV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

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

Is AF13 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 RHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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