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KL13 COW

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,550 mi
Last recorded50,550 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL13 COW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on its inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh from mirror ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low and near side inner is close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,091 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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KL13 COW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 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 KL13 COW, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL13 COW?

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What year was KL13 COW registered?

KL13 COW is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is KL13 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL13 COW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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