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AK63 OFH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 OFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,031 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF / OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF / OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,899 miles

nsf tyre 3 mm

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 93,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,308 miles

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

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

front + rear pads low

front discs lipped

rear tyres feathering

Pass 13 Dec 2018 88,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 88,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,421 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

under tray fitted

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 OFH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

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

Is AK63 OFH safe to buy?

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