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C5 LNR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,367 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,398 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,316 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 61,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 1.5mm tread depth, legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 35,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre on 1.5mm tread depth, legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre on 2mm tread depth

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LNR 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 83.3%.

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 C5 LNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 LNR registered?

C5 LNR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is C5 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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