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EA13 FGV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,028 mi
Last recorded57,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 57,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,673 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 52,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2024 48,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 33,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 28,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,745 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 FGV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA13 FGV?

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What year was EA13 FGV registered?

EA13 FGV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is EA13 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA13 FGV 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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