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AF13 VRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,409 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2025 97,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2025 97,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective unplugged back of engine near turbo area (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside of vehicle

tpms light on

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,666 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,896 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,551 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 VRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VRL, 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

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What year was AF13 VRL registered?

AF13 VRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AF13 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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