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CX13 EZJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 EZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 126,258 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Pass 25 Feb 2025 120,060 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 120,026 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,604 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,176 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin got hot at some stage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside more than slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,409 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,730 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

engine covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,702 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CX13 EZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX13 EZJ, 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 CX13 EZJ registered?

CX13 EZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is CX13 EZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 EZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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