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A71 KAY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 KAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,070 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,356 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,198 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,523 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall and wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,531 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

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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A71 KAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A71 KAY, 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

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What year was A71 KAY registered?

A71 KAY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is A71 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 KAY shows 10 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 A71 KAY have outstanding finance?

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