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EJ13 NXZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,738 mi
Last recorded45,738 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 NXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 45,738 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 45,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 42,654 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 39,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,398 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,529 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,574 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,336 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 10,336 miles

Nearside 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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EJ13 NXZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

EJ13 NXZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is EJ13 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 NXZ 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.

Does EJ13 NXZ have outstanding finance?

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