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CX13 LWY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,806 mi
Last recorded129,806 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 LWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,304 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tracking

Fail 22 Feb 2023 104,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2022 94,613 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 89,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 89,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,339 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,379 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,571 miles

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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 LWY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX13 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

CX13 LWY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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