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CU13 NKG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,381 miles

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

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slack at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 48,633 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored

offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,565 miles

small stone chip on windscreen at nearside front

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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CU13 NKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 CU13 NKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU13 NKG registered?

CU13 NKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is CU13 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 NKG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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