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CX13 VAF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 103,033 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 93,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut outer wall 205/55/16 91v

Fail 13 Aug 2024 93,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slight cut outer wall 205/55/16 91v

Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,173 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slight lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm left?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,552 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,061 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,602 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,167 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 VAF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

CX13 VAF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2013.

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