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CU63 KJA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,085 mi
Last recorded93,085 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 KJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 93,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 85,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,467 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,233 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2023 75,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,520 miles

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

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Fail 2 Sep 2022 68,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" blade (8.2.2)

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

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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CU63 KJA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU63 KJA, 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 CU63 KJA registered?

CU63 KJA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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