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C4 XFC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,384 mi
Last recorded51,384 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 36,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,963 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 34,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,756 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,963 miles

Rear rear tyres (michelin) perished tread and sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

light scratching to screen

Fail 13 Sep 2016 19,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' heavey scatching (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' heavy scratching (8.3.1d)

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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C4 XFC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C4 XFC, 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 C4 XFC registered?

C4 XFC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is C4 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 XFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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