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DA13 AEK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 AEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 83,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 81,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 72,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 64,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,329 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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DA13 AEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DA13 AEK, 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

How do I check the history of DA13 AEK?

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What year was DA13 AEK registered?

DA13 AEK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is DA13 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 AEK 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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