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AK13 YSG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,444 mi
Last recorded123,444 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 YSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,444 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,074 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 13 Mar 2017 41,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,351 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 YSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

AK13 YSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is AK13 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 YSG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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