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AK63 LFM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,483 mi
Last recorded106,483 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,404 miles

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,519 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,134 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit / deteriorated/ inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

Fail 1 Dec 2017 30,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit / deteriorated/ inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,510 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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AK63 LFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK63 LFM, 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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AK63 LFM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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