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CL13 VEC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,688 mi
Last recorded122,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL13 VEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 122,688 miles

Offside Front tyre worn ,perished and splits on inner edges

corrosion in rear wishbones and rear subframe

damage to nearside outer sill

electric window switches temperamental

Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,594 miles

Front shock corraded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2025 121,558 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking on foot break (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock corraded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2023 102,010 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge and almost down to cords ,advise renewing now

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,764 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2019 71,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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CL13 VEC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CL13 VEC, 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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CL13 VEC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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