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AK13 YCE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,933 mi
Last recorded62,933 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 YCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 62,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 57,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 48,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible gearbox oil leak,undertray requires removal to confirm source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 39,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is age-ing (8 years old)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2020 35,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 32,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,804 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 YCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 YCE, 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

How do I check the history of AK13 YCE?

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What year was AK13 YCE registered?

AK13 YCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AK13 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 YCE 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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