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CU13 XPA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 XPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 72,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 72,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 May 2024 53,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 53,228 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 33,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 19,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 18,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no clutch free play

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,822 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 13,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 12,804 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 11 May 2016 11,219 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 10 May 2016 11,215 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on very inside edge.

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 XPA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

CU13 XPA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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