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CU13 OGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 OGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,215 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,462 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 22,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted.

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 OGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

CU13 OGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is CU13 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 OGO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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