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EA13 VHT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,855 miles

Nearside Front surface cracks starting to appear to outer side wall, but no cords showing.

Nearside Rear surface cracks starting to appear on outer side wall, but no cords showing.

Offside Front surface cracks starting to appear on outer side wall, but no cords showing.

Offside Rear surface cracks starting to appear on outer side wall, but no cords showing.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,877 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,384 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 VHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

EA13 VHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is EA13 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA13 VHT 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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