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EE13 EME

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,380 mi
Last recorded142,380 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE13 EME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 127,119 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2024 114,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 107,241 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 100,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 90,440 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,809 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on outer discs surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,034 miles

small chips on windscreen

under trays covering up under side view

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,731 miles

oil and coolant levels low = min'

Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

oil and coolant levels low = min'

rear brake discs - pads - grooved pitted worn and corroded

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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EE13 EME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EE13 EME, 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 EE13 EME registered?

EE13 EME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is EE13 EME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE13 EME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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