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CH51 CTH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,334 mi
Last recorded43,334 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 CTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 16,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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CH51 CTH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CH51 CTH, 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 CH51 CTH registered?

CH51 CTH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is CH51 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH51 CTH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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