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AF13 VPZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,762 mi
Last recorded113,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,272 miles

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

Offside Front Brake Heatshield Damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 96,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,416 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,416 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,683 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,499 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 VPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

AF13 VPZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is AF13 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VPZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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