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CV13 RNE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 RNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 141,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,377 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 127,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 121,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Zero Smoke Reading

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,110 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 108,435 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driver seat cover torn

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn/ discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R. 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat bolster torn near to air bag

oil in coolant

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,968 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn/ discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R. 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat bolster torn near to air bag

oil in coolant

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,452 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,457 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 RNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV13 RNE, 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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CV13 RNE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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