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CN13 EHY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,542 mi
Last recorded142,542 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN13 EHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 142,542 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 142,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,241 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sway arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,192 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside impact damage to nearside sill.

Offside Front front wipers smearing heavily but does not affect the view of the road.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all heavy metal on underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,912 miles

All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched by old wiper blades. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Light corrosion on rear boot lid.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 120,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge and through cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All heavy metal on underside of vehicle corroded.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched by old wiper blades. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Light corrosion on rear boot lid.

accelerator pedal defective gets stuck when trying to operate.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers worn.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,159 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,048 miles

Manufacturers engine and under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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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CN13 EHY 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 78.6%.

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 CN13 EHY, 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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What year was CN13 EHY registered?

CN13 EHY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is CN13 EHY safe to buy?

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