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C23 RDW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,900 mi
Last recorded147,900 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 RDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 147,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 147,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,888 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 138,202 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 138,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 56,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,450 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 RDW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RDW, 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 RDW registered?

C23 RDW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is C23 RDW safe to buy?

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