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EF55 CAM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 CAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,893 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 103,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,941 miles

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

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

auto hold fault on park brake

Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 60,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 53,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,491 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 31,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,559 miles

rear tyres worn close to 2mm

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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EF55 CAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 EF55 CAM, 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 EF55 CAM registered?

EF55 CAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is EF55 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 CAM 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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