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AF13 WHB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 WHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 100,374 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,117 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REAR TYRES BOTH EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,117 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN THE TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,192 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 WHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WHB, 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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AF13 WHB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AF13 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 WHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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