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AK13 FOV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,520 mi
Last recorded173,520 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 FOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 173,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 156,587 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 155,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,256 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2023 144,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,176 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 100,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 81,229 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,547 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,891 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil leak

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 FOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FOV, 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

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What year was AK13 FOV registered?

AK13 FOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is AK13 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 FOV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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