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EK13 EAC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,883 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,812 miles

Zero emissions detected

Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge stepped and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 18,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,081 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 EAC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK13 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

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

Is EK13 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 EAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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