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AF63 EAE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,233 mi
Last recorded191,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 191,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 181,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 170,841 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,339 miles

Covers fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 163,339 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted

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

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

Offside front back plate slightly loose

Offside rear brake looks to of got hot

Offside rear pads low

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,523 miles

Covers fitted

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))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge + perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,854 miles

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil and have limited dampening effect

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,854 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil and have limited dampening effect

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + badly worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,026 miles

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil and have limited dampening effect

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm + perishing

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 129,238 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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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AF63 EAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 AF63 EAE, 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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AF63 EAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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