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EK13 OOB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,008 mi
Last recorded75,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 OOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,008 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to wear sensor in brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to 2mm on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,649 miles

Emissions to low to test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,422 miles

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

Wont rev for emissions

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,533 miles

Unable to rev for emissions test

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,067 miles

Unable to rev for emissions test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OOB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

EK13 OOB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is EK13 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 OOB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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