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CDZ 5161

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,573 mi
Last recorded40,573 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 5161
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 40,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,861 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,096 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,927 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,292 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,800 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,852 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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CDZ 5161 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CDZ 5161, 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 CDZ 5161 registered?

CDZ 5161 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is CDZ 5161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 5161 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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