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AV63 AFY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,480 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,911 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,620 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 73,993 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,401 miles

Emissions not tested emissions to clean to regester (7.3.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,350 miles

Emissions too clean to reg

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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AV63 AFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AV63 AFY, 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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How do I check the history of AV63 AFY?

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What year was AV63 AFY registered?

AV63 AFY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is AV63 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV63 AFY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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