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CX13 LLW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 LLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 132,031 miles

offside sill badly corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 12 Feb 2025 131,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

offside sill badly corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,244 miles

nearside under floor plastic panels torn & some missing

Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,219 miles

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

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

nearside under floor plastic panels torn & some missing

tpms light-on

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,287 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,620 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,554 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,119 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,722 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 LLW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

CX13 LLW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is CX13 LLW safe to buy?

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