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AK13 PDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 126,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 119,874 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 119,874 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,822 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 114,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 106,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,034 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,259 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm(2254517) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,727 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 PDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

AK13 PDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is AK13 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 PDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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