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AK13 BZV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,495 mi
Last recorded42,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 42,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 37,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 35,224 miles

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

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

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)_

advise(slight damage to ns sill)

Pass 26 May 2022 33,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 30,655 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,902 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 23,921 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 23,921 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 20,037 miles

Front both tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2017 16,298 miles

front tyres bald edges 4m centre

Pass 19 May 2016 12,550 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front tyres wearing close on 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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AK13 BZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AK13 BZV, 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 AK13 BZV registered?

AK13 BZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is AK13 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 BZV 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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