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AF63 RWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,594 mi
Last recorded153,594 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 RWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 153,594 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 142,406 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 142,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,422 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 133,422 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,031 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 125,031 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,766 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,502 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,033 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area but outside of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 94,856 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 94,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,316 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 77,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,652 miles

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

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

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 RWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWK, 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 RWK registered?

AF63 RWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is AF63 RWK safe to buy?

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