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CV13 ECE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,430 mi
Last recorded37,430 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 37,430 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,025 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 36,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,513 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,545 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,127 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 23,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 19,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 16,834 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 16,834 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 13,387 miles

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,215 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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CV13 ECE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 CV13 ECE, 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 CV13 ECE registered?

CV13 ECE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is CV13 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 ECE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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