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AF13 YBN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 124,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 111,131 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has condensation in

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 96,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,680 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,219 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 YBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

AF13 YBN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AF13 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 YBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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