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E12 SJP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,381 mi
Last recorded47,381 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 47,381 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,958 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,437 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,937 miles

Front Front brake disc lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,241 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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E12 SJP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E12 SJP, 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 E12 SJP registered?

E12 SJP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is E12 SJP safe to buy?

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