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A3 KXA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,250 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 72,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 57,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 57,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE TREADS CRACKING OPEN ON OUTER SHOULDER OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE TREADS CRACKING OPEN ON OUTER SHOULDER OF TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A3 KXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A3 KXA, 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 A3 KXA registered?

A3 KXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is A3 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 KXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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