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EJ13 RZB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,109 mi
Last recorded194,109 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 194,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 190,426 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 185,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 182,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 177,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 165,492 miles

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 144,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,497 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 126,497 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,163 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 103,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,808 miles

Smoke Test did not record result.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Smoke Test did not record result.

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 RZB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RZB, 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 RZB registered?

EJ13 RZB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 RZB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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