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A21 LXN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,069 mi
Last recorded98,069 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,069 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,302 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,327 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,993 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 40,993 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,319 miles

front wiperblades deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,097 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 LXN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 A21 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

A21 LXN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2013.

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