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E3 KTR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,937 mi
Last recorded146,937 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,937 miles

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 17 Jul 2024 124,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,376 miles

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

Offside Front suspension coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 7 Jul 2023 120,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,459 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 106,459 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in OSR tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,375 miles

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,028 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,336 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,567 miles

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

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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E3 KTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 E3 KTR, 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 E3 KTR registered?

E3 KTR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is E3 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 KTR 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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