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AN61 RDN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,735 mi
Last recorded95,735 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN61 RDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,672 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,022 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,356 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,477 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 75,456 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2017 32,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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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AN61 RDN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN61 RDN, 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 AN61 RDN registered?

AN61 RDN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is AN61 RDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN61 RDN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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