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AP13 MLK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,499 mi
Last recorded166,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 MLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 166,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 158,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,324 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 148,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,965 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,592 miles

Offside rear tyre has cut in tread

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,750 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rears leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,787 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,779 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,186 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,731 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 MLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AP13 MLK, 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 AP13 MLK registered?

AP13 MLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2013.

Is AP13 MLK safe to buy?

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