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AF13 ZDY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,308 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 54,308 miles

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

Offside front tyre slightly misshaped inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,705 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 49,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,720 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 ZDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

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

Is AF13 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 ZDY 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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