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CL03 GUT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,863 mi
Last recorded81,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 GUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,704 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 68,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,957 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 51,957 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,870 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 21,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CL03 GUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 CL03 GUT, 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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CL03 GUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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