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CF13 XVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,901 mi
Last recorded55,901 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 55,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 45,911 miles

tpms light on

Fail 17 Mar 2023 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 24 Feb 2022 42,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,843 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,835 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 37,752 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 30,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2018 23,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,061 miles

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 11,631 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 XVT 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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

CF13 XVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is CF13 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 XVT 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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