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CE63 RHO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE63 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,858 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 98,858 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 65,679 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,975 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 42,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,027 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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CE63 RHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE63 RHO, 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 CE63 RHO registered?

CE63 RHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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