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CT13 BBU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT13 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 95,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,450 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres very worn on inner edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,245 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s front tyres very worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,006 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,326 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall of near side front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Off side rear coil spring corroded on bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread and distorted and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s rear tyres slightly cracked, NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,218 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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CT13 BBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CT13 BBU, 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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CT13 BBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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