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AK13 XCD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,443 mi
Last recorded93,443 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,443 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 93,443 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,118 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 61,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Nearside Front n/s/f shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XCD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

AK13 XCD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is AK13 XCD safe to buy?

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