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A25 CKM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,379 mi
Last recorded161,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 CKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 161,379 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,800 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 130,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front coil spring incorrectly located

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front coil spring not correctly located

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing thin

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Spring seat pad not positioned correctly

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,661 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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A25 CKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A25 CKM, 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 A25 CKM registered?

A25 CKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is A25 CKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 CKM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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