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C18 TYB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 TYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 151,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 134,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,213 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,748 miles

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

NS mirror cover missing

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Rear Light Units (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 104,720 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NS mirror cover missing

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Rear Light Units (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,007 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,579 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 36,474 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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C18 TYB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C18 TYB, 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 C18 TYB registered?

C18 TYB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is C18 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 TYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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