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EA13 EWJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 EWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 138,116 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 138,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,545 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 130,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 84,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 73,246 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 52,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2017 52,452 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2016 39,919 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 EWJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA13 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

EA13 EWJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is EA13 EWJ safe to buy?

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