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AK13 CVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,509 mi
Last recorded140,509 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 CVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 140,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 136,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 130,587 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,468 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 116,465 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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 100,875 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 100,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle will not rev enough to produce a smoke reading.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 50,084 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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AK13 CVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK13 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK13 CVO?

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What year was AK13 CVO registered?

AK13 CVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is AK13 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 CVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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