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AK13 FOC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 101,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 96,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 90,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 83,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 71,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 66,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 66,769 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,768 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly out of shape inner sides

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,161 miles

nsr tyre slighty out of shape see vhc

Pass 4 May 2016 35,370 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 FOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

AK13 FOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is AK13 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 FOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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