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EK13 YTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,008 mi
Last recorded196,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 YTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 196,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 178,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 156,730 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and deformed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 141,570 miles

Both front suspension arms bushes perished

Both rear tyres deformed inner edges

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,065 miles

Both rear tyres, deformed on inner edges

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,391 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 108,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,921 miles

(undertrays fitted)

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

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 YTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTE, 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.

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What year was EK13 YTE registered?

EK13 YTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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