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D2 CTO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 CTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 101,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,311 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (n/s/f on limits) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (n/s/f on limits) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 90,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 81,719 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,312 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 71,312 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,527 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,817 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,064 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 24,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,391 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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D2 CTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D2 CTO, 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 D2 CTO registered?

D2 CTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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