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EA13 SXL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,377 mi
Last recorded108,377 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 108,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 101,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 82,718 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 72,180 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 62,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 57,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 47,889 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 38,275 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 28,470 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 19,138 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 SXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SXL, 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

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What year was EA13 SXL registered?

EA13 SXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is EA13 SXL safe to buy?

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