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EK13 OPY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 OPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,293 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges & starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,055 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,596 miles

covers & trays fitted

service light on

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 OPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

EK13 OPY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is EK13 OPY safe to buy?

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Does EK13 OPY have outstanding finance?

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