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AF63 EAK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,607 mi
Last recorded47,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 EAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,607 miles

coolant low

Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,611 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 36,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 17,990 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 17,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 13,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front tyre worn on sidewall

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 EAK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF63 EAK, 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

How do I check the history of AF63 EAK?

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What year was AF63 EAK registered?

AF63 EAK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is AF63 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 EAK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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