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EJ13 RYD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 RYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,557 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,666 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,444 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 23,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,956 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 RYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ13 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

EJ13 RYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is EJ13 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 RYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ13 RYD have outstanding finance?

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