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EJ13 DFK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,513 mi
Last recorded158,513 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 DFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 158,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 149,778 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 133,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,954 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,213 miles

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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EJ13 DFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ13 DFK, 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 EJ13 DFK registered?

EJ13 DFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is EJ13 DFK safe to buy?

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