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A2 KPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,840 mi
Last recorded105,840 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 105,840 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 104,129 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front pad wear indicator loom touching brake flexi pipe. incorrectly routed

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

Pass 15 May 2024 96,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,431 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 88,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 81,456 miles

rattle from flywheel area at idle

Fail 16 Apr 2022 81,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

rattle from flywheel area at idle

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,669 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,073 miles

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 9 May 2017 39,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,951 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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A2 KPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A2 KPU, 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 A2 KPU registered?

A2 KPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is A2 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 KPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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