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AK13 ZYM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,530 mi
Last recorded106,530 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 ZYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 106,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,053 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF/NSF (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,397 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,840 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted obscuring some components

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 ZYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

Is AK13 ZYM safe to buy?

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