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CX13 TYA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 94,061 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 94,061 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,996 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 75,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cleaned out dog hairs from stalk housing and lubricated (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,438 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,438 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,818 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 54,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,824 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,110 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 22,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wing mirror damaged/insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,074 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 TYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

CX13 TYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is CX13 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 TYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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