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EA13 THZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 THZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,127 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,501 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 42,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 35,616 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 26,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 26,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 THZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

EA13 THZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is EA13 THZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA13 THZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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