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CE13 BWN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 107,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,773 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear material breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust sleeve broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

emission test wont register

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,882 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,397 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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CE13 BWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 CE13 BWN, 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 CE13 BWN registered?

CE13 BWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CE13 BWN safe to buy?

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