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AK13 PDO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,776 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 88,423 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 88,423 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sign of over heating on brake disc and pads (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 74,245 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 62,346 miles

All 4x tyres worn approx to 3mm @ 225/45 r17 W

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 41,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 32,033 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 32,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 28,488 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 22 May 2018 25,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 25,139 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,442 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 23 May 2017 21,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 May 2016 17,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

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

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