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CE13 YBD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,718 miles

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

under tray covers not allowing inspection time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2024 92,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,155 miles

rear axle rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,278 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 68,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,794 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,792 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,692 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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 YBD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

CE13 YBD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is CE13 YBD safe to buy?

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