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A26 CAS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,828 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,710 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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A26 CAS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A26 CAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A26 CAS?

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What year was A26 CAS registered?

A26 CAS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A26 CAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 CAS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 CAS have outstanding finance?

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