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AK13 ZYE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 60,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative With N/S headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,007 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 53,007 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,535 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,628 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 28,628 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 21,131 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 20,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 19,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,807 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,544 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 ZYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

AK13 ZYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2013.

Is AK13 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 ZYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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