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A21 EXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 115,216 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,229 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,158 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads apear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,396 miles

Cuts to all tyres

Low revs...No emissions printout

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. B-stone 225.40.18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight damage to both outer sills

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,413 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front Outer Some minor damages on both tyres side walls

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,413 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front Outer Some minor damages on both tyres side walls

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,320 miles

Front * Very heavy wear on both tyre edges *

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

Nearside Front Inner Damage to wheel rim

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * Only just legal * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut showing cord. 225.40.18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front * Very heavy wear on both tyre edges *

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

Nearside Front Inner Damage to wheel rim

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * Only just legal * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,716 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails. ()

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,699 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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A21 EXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A21 EXT, 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 A21 EXT registered?

A21 EXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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