2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AK13 ACX
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 95,567 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK13 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 95,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK13 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (AK13 ACX) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AK13 ACX Mileage History
- 13/07/202282,081 mi
- 18/07/202386,933 mi+4,852 mi
- 12/07/202490,327 mi+3,394 mi
- 11/07/202592,914 mi+2,587 mi
- 07/07/202695,567 mi+2,653 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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