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AP13 ATK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 ATK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,237 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,726 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 38,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,639 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,460 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r tyres worn low on edges close to limit

Fail 19 Jun 2017 32,428 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r tyres worn low on edges close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,263 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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AP13 ATK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP13 ATK, 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 AP13 ATK registered?

AP13 ATK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AP13 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 ATK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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