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CU13 OGG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,226 mi
Last recorded70,226 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 OGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,728 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 64,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,560 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,854 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,454 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tyre edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tyre edges and wearing on edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 22,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around tyre edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tyre edges and wearing on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,230 miles

Both rear tyres worn on very inside edge.

Nearside front tyre worn on very inside edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 17,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on very inside edge.

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on very inside edge.

Offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

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 OGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CU13 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

CU13 OGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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