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AK13 YUL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 101,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Offside Front brake flexy insecure

Offside Front brake pad warning wire not pluged in

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 47,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,414 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 YUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

AK13 YUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is AK13 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 YUL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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