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EA13 EWD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,466 mi
Last recorded68,466 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 EWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 68,466 miles

Nearside Front chip in the windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,260 miles

Nearside Front chip in the windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2024 54,938 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,981 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under tray hanging down at rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,668 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 38,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,093 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,137 miles

Front tyres cracked

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,333 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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EA13 EWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EA13 EWD, 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 EA13 EWD registered?

EA13 EWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is EA13 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA13 EWD 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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