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EJ62 YUF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 YUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 147,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. caliper arms not returning (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 135,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 130,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,136 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 102,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,281 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm, bald on inner, worn on outer

o/s/f tyre 1.7mm

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

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 YUF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ62 YUF, 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 EJ62 YUF registered?

EJ62 YUF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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