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AF13 VZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 103,650 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,566 miles

small chips in windscreen

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 74,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,649 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays; limiting tester's view of some under-side components.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,465 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring tester's view of some under-side components.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 46,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring tester's view of some under-side components.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,347 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays; obscuring tester's view of some under-side components.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,485 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 VZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

Is AF13 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VZW 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.

Does AF13 VZW have outstanding finance?

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