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A24 KMS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 KMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 70,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,577 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,724 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking in tread

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,258 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls scuffed & perished & worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 28,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,438 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 11,048 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

all 4 tyres Cracking & Perishing On Outer Tread

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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A24 KMS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A24 KMS, 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 A24 KMS registered?

A24 KMS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is A24 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 KMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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