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AF13 VPK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,979 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to treadwear indicators

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,658 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 68,658 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder stuck to screen in centre of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,905 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and weak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,519 miles

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,883 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 VPK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

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

Is AF13 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VPK 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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