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AK13 UGM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,163 mi
Last recorded54,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 UGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,163 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake lag - 28%

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,639 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking, cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / wearing outer edges, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres wearing inner edges, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2021 39,958 miles

Offside Front tyre 3+mm

Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,143 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 37,143 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 33,093 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 24 May 2018 26,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,441 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 22,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 17,234 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 UGM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGM, 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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AK13 UGM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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