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CE13 DWA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,142 mi
Last recorded87,142 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 DWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,065 miles

No emissions readings

Fail 8 Jun 2022 87,065 miles

No emissions readings

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,976 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA registered?

CE13 DWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is CE13 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 DWA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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