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EN13 YKP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN13 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 95,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 82,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,930 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 45,460 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,040 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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EN13 YKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN13 YKP, 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

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What year was EN13 YKP registered?

EN13 YKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is EN13 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN13 YKP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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