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EN62 HHR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN62 HHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 88,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,712 miles

Both rear tyres perishing between tread

Fail 17 Feb 2025 78,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 2 Feb 2024 69,830 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2024 69,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

EPC light on

all tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,861 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,914 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,950 miles

under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,301 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 45,301 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,133 miles

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

lip on front discs

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,671 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 19,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EN62 HHR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN62 HHR, 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 EN62 HHR?

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What year was EN62 HHR registered?

EN62 HHR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 2013.

Is EN62 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN62 HHR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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