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CE13 JXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 JXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 99,591 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 99,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 87,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,630 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 77,630 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc outer face is corroded and in poor condition

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam New bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc outer face is corroded and in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,312 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,515 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 19,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 JXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

CE13 JXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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