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EK13 HTV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 120,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,665 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 115,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,282 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2020 90,023 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,394 miles

all pads low

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,420 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 HTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK13 HTV, 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

How do I check the history of EK13 HTV?

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What year was EK13 HTV registered?

EK13 HTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is EK13 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 HTV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK13 HTV have outstanding finance?

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