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DN13 CBV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,501 mi
Last recorded147,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 CBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 147,501 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s, o/s close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 147,501 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s, o/s close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 139,584 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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 6 Dec 2023 133,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 133,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 115,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,024 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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DN13 CBV 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 DN13 CBV, 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 DN13 CBV registered?

DN13 CBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DN13 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 CBV 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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