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AK08 JAY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 126,149 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 107,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 97,191 miles

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

undertray loose

Fail 17 Dec 2022 97,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,950 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

undertray insecure under car

Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,133 miles

Engine Cover/Under Cover Fitted

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

Vehicle Has Damage All Around

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,081 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

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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AK08 JAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AK08 JAY, 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 AK08 JAY registered?

AK08 JAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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