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EM12 LEM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM12 LEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 143,685 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 143,685 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,992 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (very close to limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 87,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (very close to limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,277 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,243 miles

Front wipers split but clear screen

fuel flap sticks intermittently

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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EM12 LEM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EM12 LEM, 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 EM12 LEM registered?

EM12 LEM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is EM12 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM12 LEM 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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