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CX13 OEC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 OEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 45,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 36,714 miles

Zero read on emission test due to rev restriction.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,088 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 28,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,630 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,036 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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CX13 OEC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

CX13 OEC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is CX13 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 OEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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