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EF62 HPL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 HPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 23,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on sidewall

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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EF62 HPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF62 HPL, 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

How do I check the history of EF62 HPL?

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What year was EF62 HPL registered?

EF62 HPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is EF62 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 HPL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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