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AF63 NGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,714 mi
Last recorded311,714 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 NGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 311,714 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber inside mount is deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 279,991 miles

Offside door mirror slightly loose

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 279,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside door mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 262,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Underneath Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 262,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked With Chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Underneath Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 235,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 235,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 220,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 220,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 202,756 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 202,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on. (must come on then go off) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure within mirror assembly (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 189,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 151,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 111,144 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 111,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,548 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,426 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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AF63 NGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF63 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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