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AK13 RCZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,407 mi
Last recorded170,407 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 170,407 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 167,055 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 161,591 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 146,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,739 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 74,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 RCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

AK13 RCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is AK13 RCZ safe to buy?

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