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E23 CLC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,506 mi
Last recorded89,506 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 CLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,501 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,874 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 80,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 135,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 135,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 128,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,104 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2022 102,038 miles

Offside 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 14 May 2022 62,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,598 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,598 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,955 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 47,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 47,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,398 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,766 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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E23 CLC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E23 CLC, 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 E23 CLC registered?

E23 CLC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is E23 CLC safe to buy?

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