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AK13 PBU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 119,185 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 119,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,298 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 99,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 66,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,045 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 PBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

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

Is AK13 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 PBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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