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AK13 RNZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,637 mi
Last recorded86,637 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 RNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,637 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Electronic switch (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,900 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,013 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,301 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,711 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 RNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

AK13 RNZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is AK13 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 RNZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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