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2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 BEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 101,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 96,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 89,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 78,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner / outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven tread

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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E20 BEV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E20 BEV, 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 E20 BEV registered?

E20 BEV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is E20 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 BEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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