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EK13 CXS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 CXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 109,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge, slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails. Worn smooth inner edge. 225/40/18 ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,281 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside tread

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,281 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside tread

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 88,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 88,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Worn smooth inner edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,443 miles

windscreen chipped but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,479 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EK13 CXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK13 CXS, 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 EK13 CXS registered?

EK13 CXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is EK13 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 CXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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