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E17 MCR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 MCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,982 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 27,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,052 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 14,787 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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E17 MCR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E17 MCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 MCR registered?

E17 MCR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is E17 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 MCR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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