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EJ13 RYF

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta66,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 RYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2017 39,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,760 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 9 Jul 2016 31,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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EJ13 RYF is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 66,024 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ13 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ13 RYF registered?

EJ13 RYF is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 RYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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