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AF13 ZTK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,955 mi
Last recorded174,955 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 174,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light activated

Fail 22 Apr 2026 174,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light activated

Pass 17 Apr 2025 172,845 miles

Underside corrosion various places

Pass 10 Apr 2024 171,761 miles

Offside front indicator dull

Fail 10 Apr 2024 171,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front indicator dull

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 167,784 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 167,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear inner lights flash (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 152,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,499 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2020 133,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,081 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 121,081 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close 2mm tread wear indicators

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 77,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZTK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

AF13 ZTK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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