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C3 PJK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,567 mi
Last recorded36,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,261 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,904 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 32,904 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 31,598 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 31,598 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,042 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 30,042 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,250 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,250 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 22,906 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,786 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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C3 PJK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C3 PJK, 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 C3 PJK registered?

C3 PJK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is C3 PJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PJK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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