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EL03 CHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,508 mi
Last recorded63,508 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 CHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,707 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 58,994 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))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,616 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2022 50,281 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 43,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm . advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm . advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

steering lamp on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,429 miles

Central Front Lower Under Trays Fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Getting Low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn very low on inner edge. Advise replacing. (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,693 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted

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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EL03 CHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EL03 CHL, 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 EL03 CHL registered?

EL03 CHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is EL03 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL03 CHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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