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C8 TDB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,061 mi
Last recorded60,061 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 56,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,363 miles

Service warning on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,807 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,891 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 17,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C8 TDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc 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 C8 TDB, 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 C8 TDB registered?

C8 TDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2013.

Is C8 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 TDB 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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