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C21 LKS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 LKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,152 miles

Lower undertrays fitted some components not visible

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow at retraction

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel flap actuator fault

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,835 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 77,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner surfaces very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil around front of engine by dip stick

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing badly and cuts on inner sidewall but unable to see cords very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing badly and cuts on inner sidewall very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 57,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 48,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,458 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 36,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 27,152 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,012 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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C21 LKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 C21 LKS, 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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C21 LKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2013.

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