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EJ13 KCE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,229 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 85,229 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,812 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 75,214 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2023 75,212 miles

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced nearside front door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 70,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,698 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,125 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 53,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,374 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 KCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KCE, 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 EJ13 KCE registered?

EJ13 KCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is EJ13 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 KCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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