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CE13 YRS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,373 mi
Last recorded109,373 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 YRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 109,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,148 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,051 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 74,485 miles

Plastic under trays fitted hiding some under body componants

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,241 miles

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

No rear seat belt test carried out

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,345 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 YRS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 YRS, 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 YRS?

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What year was CE13 YRS registered?

CE13 YRS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is CE13 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 YRS 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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