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AY13 LKG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,189 mi
Last recorded160,189 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 160,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2024 143,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 143,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 117,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 103,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 103,472 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 87,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 87,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 78,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,703 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,123 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY13 LKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AY13 LKG, 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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AY13 LKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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