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CU63 HVF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,850 mi
Last recorded90,850 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 HVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,850 miles

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 90,762 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 80,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 80,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking spring missing

Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 32,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,761 miles

Engine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CU63 HVF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CU63 HVF, 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 CU63 HVF registered?

CU63 HVF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2013.

Is CU63 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 HVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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