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CX13 XTR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 XTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,246 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper exhaust rear heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,952 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,933 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))

both front tyre treads are wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,913 miles

both front tyre treads are worn low and devoid of tread on inner edges and are heavily cracked. recommend renewal

Pass 2 May 2017 28,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 20,581 miles

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

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 XTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

CX13 XTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is CX13 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 XTR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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