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EF13 VPD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 35,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 32,984 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 32,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2019 20,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 13,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,699 miles

offside lower sill damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2016 10,699 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

offside lower sill damaged

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 VPD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VPD, 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 EF13 VPD registered?

EF13 VPD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is EF13 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 VPD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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