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AF63 RVA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,105 mi
Last recorded112,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 RVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 111,754 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Both o/s and n/s brake disc backing plates corroded through

Fail 29 Dec 2022 98,129 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,280 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 74,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear compared to nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,596 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 61,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,266 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

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 RVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

AF63 RVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is AF63 RVA safe to buy?

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