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D3 EKM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,976 mi
Last recorded39,976 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 39,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 91,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Jun 2025 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 33,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 May 2024 33,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,754 miles

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

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 18 May 2023 30,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 26,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 26,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 23,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,648 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 52,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,489 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Too clean to register smoke test result

Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,489 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Too clean to register smoke test result

Fail 5 Jan 2018 49,499 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage os mirror cover missing sharpe edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Too clean to register smoke test result

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,778 miles

offside front mirror case missing and mirror glass cracked but still legible

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre low and edge wear

Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre low and edge wear

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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D3 EKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D3 EKM, 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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D3 EKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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