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EK13 XHU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,653 mi
Last recorded56,653 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 XHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 56,653 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,249 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 21,228 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 2mm & bold on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2016 17,996 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread 2mm & bold on outer edge

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 XHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

EK13 XHU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is EK13 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 XHU 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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