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CK13 KKJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 KKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 120,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 120,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,305 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,655 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 73,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,499 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 43,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2016 34,303 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 34,303 miles

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

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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CK13 KKJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CK13 KKJ, 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 CK13 KKJ registered?

CK13 KKJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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