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EJ62 YUE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,097 mi
Last recorded176,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 YUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 176,097 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2026 176,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever arm stuck on. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil on minimum mark.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 165,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 165,137 miles

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

Front both front tyre's slightly wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2024 153,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,540 miles

No Emissions Pick-up 60c

Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,540 miles

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

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

No Emissions Pick-up 60c

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,513 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,512 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,377 miles

no emissions pick-up

Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,748 miles

low on engine oil

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,295 miles

Front windscreen scratched

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,788 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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EJ62 YUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 EJ62 YUE, 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 EJ62 YUE registered?

EJ62 YUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is EJ62 YUE safe to buy?

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