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CV13 XMC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 71,704 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 67,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle corroed

Pass 14 May 2024 64,786 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 60,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side rear/off side rear

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

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

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

Rear beam corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 60,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side rear/off side rear

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

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

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

Rear beam corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,255 miles

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

Rear AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,664 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working on boot (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,545 miles

zero emissions

Pass 23 May 2019 31,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2018 26,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (O/S/R down to 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 21,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 16,822 miles

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

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

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 XMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

CV13 XMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is CV13 XMC safe to buy?

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