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AK63 LFU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,962 mi
Last recorded95,962 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 LFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,962 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack / chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,962 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack / chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,490 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 54,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,995 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 26,877 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 LFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 AK63 LFU, 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 AK63 LFU registered?

AK63 LFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is AK63 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 LFU 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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