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CU13 OFL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 OFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished - advised to change soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2025 113,817 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 113,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,359 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,915 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,183 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,318 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,406 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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CU13 OFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OFL, 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 CU13 OFL registered?

CU13 OFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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