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DE13 AKF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 AKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 91,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,594 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 67,594 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working os mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,295 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,677 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,566 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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DE13 AKF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE13 AKF, 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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DE13 AKF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is DE13 AKF safe to buy?

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