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CE13 UBW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,597 mi
Last recorded28,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 UBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 28,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 27,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,727 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 24,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 22,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,421 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,001 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 15,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,045 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,403 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 UBW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CE13 UBW, 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

How do I check the history of CE13 UBW?

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What year was CE13 UBW registered?

CE13 UBW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is CE13 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 UBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE13 UBW have outstanding finance?

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