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DE13 KJX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,052 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 36,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,558 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear registration plate delaminating

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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DE13 KJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE13 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE13 KJX registered?

DE13 KJX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DE13 KJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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