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EM57 EAD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM57 EAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 75,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 25% of pad wear remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,336 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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EM57 EAD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EM57 EAD, 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 EM57 EAD registered?

EM57 EAD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is EM57 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM57 EAD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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