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CE13 XHZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,122 mi
Last recorded153,122 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 XHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 153,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 149,446 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 149,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 143,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,384 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,306 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,206 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,171 miles

Engine under-tray fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,171 miles

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

Engine under-tray fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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 XHZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ?

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What year was CE13 XHZ registered?

CE13 XHZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is CE13 XHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 XHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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