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AK12 AGK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,406 mi
Last recorded124,406 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 107,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in the tyre

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear alloy wheel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Feb 2021 80,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear alloy wheel damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side rim, outer side of rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged may have been repaired by bonding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine top cover, battery cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields, under body covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 205/ 55/ 16

Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side rim, outer side of rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged may have been repaired by bonding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine top cover, battery cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields, under body covers, front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

rear wiper blade split

tyre size 205/ 55/ 16

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,525 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 61,525 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,050 miles

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

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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AK12 AGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK12 AGK, 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 AK12 AGK registered?

AK12 AGK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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