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EK13 PKA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 85,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 75,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,073 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,146 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,179 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

EK13 PKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is EK13 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 PKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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