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AV13 KPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,920 mi
Last recorded175,920 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 KPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 175,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 151,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 139,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,387 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 116,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 90,878 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,157 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 38,791 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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AV13 KPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV13 KPX, 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 AV13 KPX registered?

AV13 KPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AV13 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 KPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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