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EK13 DZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,608 mi
Last recorded101,608 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 DZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,608 miles

Ignition switch not working as intended

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 101,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Ignition switch not working as intended

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,046 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 84,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 44,519 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 44,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 27,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,734 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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EK13 DZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

EK13 DZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is EK13 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 DZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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