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55 COE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 COE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 109,048 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,663 miles

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,371 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,371 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,273 miles

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2022 78,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Winter tyres fitted to both drive wheels

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,399 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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55 COE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 55 COE, 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 55 COE registered?

55 COE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is 55 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 COE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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