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AK13 PCO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,583 mi
Last recorded34,583 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 PCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 34,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,176 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 33,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 27,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface of disc fully corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside rear outer pad worn out. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Surface of disc fully corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread area perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 26,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 24,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 22,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 20,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,093 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 PCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

AK13 PCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AK13 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 PCO 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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