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CF13 KZL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,169 mi
Last recorded131,169 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 131,161 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 106,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

full under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,883 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,352 miles

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

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

front tyres have been underinflated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,396 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 37,423 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant below minimum

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 KZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

CF13 KZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is CF13 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 KZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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