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CD51 EMM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,235 mi
Last recorded63,235 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD51 EMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,235 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,113 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,581 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 27,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,700 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn.

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)

Offside wiper blade split, still cleaning windscreen.

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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CD51 EMM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 CD51 EMM, 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 CD51 EMM registered?

CD51 EMM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is CD51 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD51 EMM 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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