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C5 LVO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,724 mi
Last recorded108,724 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 108,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,239 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,552 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 95,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 64,365 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,938 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 LVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 C5 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

C5 LVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is C5 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LVO 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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