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C13 WBE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,697 mi
Last recorded141,697 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 WBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,697 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,597 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,843 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,452 miles

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

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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C13 WBE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C13 WBE, 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 C13 WBE registered?

C13 WBE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is C13 WBE safe to buy?

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