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EJ13 RZY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

211,575 mi
Last recorded211,575 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 RZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 211,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 207,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 199,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 182,227 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 182,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 169,617 miles

Nearside Front Run flat tyre fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 155,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 155,583 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,491 miles

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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 RZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

EJ13 RZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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