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AF63 NHV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 NHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 107,218 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 107,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracking. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 87,541 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,987 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,972 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 68,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,276 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 59,276 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,095 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre, has slight damage to the outer side wall (not down to cords)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,176 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AF63 NHV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NHV, 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 AF63 NHV registered?

AF63 NHV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is AF63 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 NHV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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