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AF13 WRC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,261 mi
Last recorded118,261 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 WRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge, almost smooth on inner - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and is slightly rippled on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on edges - rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 9-10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

Nearside Front wiper is smearing slightly

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm and has cut to tread but not to cord

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 9mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking, repairable ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,708 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, almost smooth on very outer - rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,429 miles

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

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 smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to tread - not deep enough to reach cords and less than 25mm in length

Offside Front tyre smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

AF13 WRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is AF13 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 WRC 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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