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EF13 SVL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,496 mi
Last recorded76,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 SVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,968 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 69,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 54,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,245 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 50,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wipers replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,425 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,261 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 SVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF13 SVL, 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 EF13 SVL registered?

EF13 SVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is EF13 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 SVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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