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EF13 HGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,267 mi
Last recorded133,267 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 HGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 120,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 81,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,801 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,793 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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EF13 HGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF13 HGO, 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 EF13 HGO?

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What year was EF13 HGO registered?

EF13 HGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is EF13 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 HGO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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