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CX13 TAV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,364 mi
Last recorded111,364 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,066 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working In boot (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,935 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,283 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 5 Mar 2020 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,644 miles

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

Offside Rear outer edge slight uneven wear

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,280 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TAV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX13 TAV registered?

CX13 TAV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is CX13 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 TAV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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