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AK63 OEU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,791 mi
Last recorded122,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 OEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 122,791 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2026 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,725 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR Tyre cracking and perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded OSR coil spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing valve (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2022 86,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 78,259 miles

full under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,911 miles

Clean Diesel Emissions Test No Print-out

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,582 miles

sidewalls cracking on both front and o/s/r tyres

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 OEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AK63 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK63 OEU registered?

AK63 OEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is AK63 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 OEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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