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EJ13 XSV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,712 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,are lipped worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 75,712 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs,are lipped worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,477 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,351 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 XSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

EJ13 XSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 XSV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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