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EF13 YXX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 YXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,872 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake pads about 50% worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 25,976 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YXX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

EF13 YXX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is EF13 YXX safe to buy?

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