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C22 PNB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 PNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 115,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 100,047 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 18 Nov 2020 95,283 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,633 miles

Emissions too clean for analyser

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Rear Brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 82,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,228 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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C22 PNB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C22 PNB, 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 C22 PNB registered?

C22 PNB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is C22 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 PNB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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