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CF13 ASU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 ASU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 120,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 107,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface IN BUMPER (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,942 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 62,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,214 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 44,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,797 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 32,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 24,449 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 24,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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CF13 ASU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF13 ASU, 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

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What year was CF13 ASU registered?

CF13 ASU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is CF13 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 ASU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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