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CF13 EDU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 EDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 126,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 124,561 miles

Both headlight aims were low

Chip in nearside front lower windscreen

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside + offside rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2024 116,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,774 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,696 miles

headlamp beam benders fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2020 75,696 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

headlamp beam benders fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,579 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp "beam benders" fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2019 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp "beam benders" fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,992 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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,714 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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CF13 EDU 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 CF13 EDU, 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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CF13 EDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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