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E8 BRC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,565 mi
Last recorded66,565 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,565 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 66,565 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 50,390 miles

tpms on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 47,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 45,940 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,799 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn hard on inner edge nearing cords

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,329 miles

Both rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,279 miles

offside front pad low

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,191 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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E8 BRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc 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 E8 BRC, 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 E8 BRC registered?

E8 BRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is E8 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 BRC 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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