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EC05 JOY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,318 mi
Last recorded73,318 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,526 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches in the centre of the sweep of both wipers & small crack to the lower nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,167 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight scratches due to wiper damage at both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray slightly insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2020 17,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine undertray slightly insecure

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,228 miles

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 10,628 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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EC05 JOY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EC05 JOY, 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 EC05 JOY?

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What year was EC05 JOY registered?

EC05 JOY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is EC05 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC05 JOY 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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