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CE13 FLC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,715 mi
Last recorded180,715 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 180,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on inner edge but tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on inner edge and tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

certain components obscured from view

Fail 23 Feb 2026 180,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on inner edge but tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly on inner edge and tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

certain components obscured from view

Pass 22 Feb 2025 173,091 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 160,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 144,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,109 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 15 Feb 2021 115,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 101,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 83,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,201 miles

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,818 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring the view of some underside comonets

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,318 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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CE13 FLC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 FLC, 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 CE13 FLC registered?

CE13 FLC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is CE13 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 FLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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