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AK63 LWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 LWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 139,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 137,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,740 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,885 miles

emissions too clean to test

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 LWU 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 75%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

AK63 LWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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