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AK13 PDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 PDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,249 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 81,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,706 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

zero emissions recorded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 79,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

zero emissions recorded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,539 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 PDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

AK13 PDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AK13 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 PDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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