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AK13 XCE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 146,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 131,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,049 miles

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, components covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 114,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, components covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,125 miles

Visual emission test.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,388 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 XCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

AK13 XCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is AK13 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 XCE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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