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EK63 AFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,855 mi
Last recorded129,855 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 AFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 101,281 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 27,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,331 miles

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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EK63 AFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EK63 AFA, 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 EK63 AFA registered?

EK63 AFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for EK63 AFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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