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CP13 DUV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,651 mi
Last recorded84,651 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP13 DUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,651 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,145 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,518 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc weather shield is badly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion over rear suspension components

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 25 Oct 2023 65,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc weather shield is badly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion over rear suspension components

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,370 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2021 48,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,319 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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CP13 DUV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP13 DUV, 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 CP13 DUV registered?

CP13 DUV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is CP13 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP13 DUV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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