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E21 GHC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 GHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,223 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2mm

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,596 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,336 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,446 miles

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges *

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 55,443 miles

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

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges *

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,352 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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E21 GHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 E21 GHC, 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 E21 GHC registered?

E21 GHC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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