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AF63 WCN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,257 mi
Last recorded114,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 WCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,257 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,837 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 107,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,083 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not detected

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,131 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 48,131 miles

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 WCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

AF63 WCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is AF63 WCN safe to buy?

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