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EM04 BEE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,684 mi
Last recorded43,684 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 BEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 43,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 37,972 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,649 miles

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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EM04 BEE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EM04 BEE, 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

How do I check the history of EM04 BEE?

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What year was EM04 BEE registered?

EM04 BEE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is EM04 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM04 BEE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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