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AF13 XXC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 XXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 135,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 129,971 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,241 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 1 Aug 2023 104,335 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,570 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,001 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 60,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,308 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 XXC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

AF13 XXC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is AF13 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 XXC 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.

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