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DW04 CMW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW04 CMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,490 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 106,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 95,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 85,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,113 miles

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

Rear boot lock insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,113 miles

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

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

Rear boot lock insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,842 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,308 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,907 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 23 Oct 2017 41,500 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,149 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 31,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

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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DW04 CMW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DW04 CMW, 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 DW04 CMW registered?

DW04 CMW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is DW04 CMW safe to buy?

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