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CU13 VTW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 135,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 121,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,796 miles

Undetected peak on emissions test

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,765 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,153 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 VTW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

CU13 VTW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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