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EA13 VHU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,448 mi
Last recorded24,448 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 24,448 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 24,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 22,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 19,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 16,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 14,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 11,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,529 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 VHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

EA13 VHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is EA13 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA13 VHU 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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