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EF13 VVM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,720 mi
Last recorded109,720 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 109,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,100 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,504 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

EF13 VVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2013.

Is EF13 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 VVM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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