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EM51 EYE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM51 EYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are worn and will need attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 20,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fit (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,922 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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EM51 EYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 EM51 EYE, 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 EM51 EYE registered?

EM51 EYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is EM51 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM51 EYE 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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