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CX13 TXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 103,946 miles

tailgate does not open

Fail 10 Jun 2025 103,935 miles

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

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

tailgate does not open

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 82,819 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,547 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,638 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,334 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,021 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,021 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre derteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,876 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 TXT 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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

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

Is CX13 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 TXT 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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