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C23 FFF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,786 mi
Last recorded108,786 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 FFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,786 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 108,786 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 104,022 miles

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 May 2024 98,341 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 98,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 84,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 76,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 69,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,030 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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C23 FFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C23 FFF, 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 C23 FFF registered?

C23 FFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is C23 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 FFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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