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AK13 PFU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 PFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,214 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 100,214 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Lamp on !!!! (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 97,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,212 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,289 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,289 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,796 miles

under trays and engine coverts fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,179 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2017 38,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,191 miles

under tray fitted

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 PFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

AK13 PFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is AK13 PFU safe to buy?

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