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AK13 PFD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,482 mi
Last recorded49,482 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 39,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,406 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,418 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 PFD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

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

Is AK13 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 PFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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