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C5 ATX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,913 mi
Last recorded193,913 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ATX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 193,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre out off shape

Pass 16 Jan 2025 164,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 137,845 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 82,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 68,052 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2019 54,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 44,945 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 22 Jan 2018 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,381 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

REAR TYRES CRACKING AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,850 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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C5 ATX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C5 ATX, 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 C5 ATX registered?

C5 ATX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is C5 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ATX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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