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CR03 SEW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

120,707 mi
Last recorded120,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 SEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 120,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,798 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 106,798 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge of tread (cut down to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracked and perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,125 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 65,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,449 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,642 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 38,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,397 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off outer edge

Offside Front tyre running off outer edge

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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CR03 SEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 CR03 SEW, 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 CR03 SEW registered?

CR03 SEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is CR03 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR03 SEW shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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