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EO13 NLK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,310 mi
Last recorded47,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO13 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,310 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 39,549 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 13 Jun 2020 39,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,533 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked & perished on the outer edges & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wipers smear.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre sidewall rim protector damage / scuff. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted on rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2018 22,753 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted on rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,509 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 15,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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EO13 NLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO13 NLK, 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 EO13 NLK registered?

EO13 NLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is EO13 NLK safe to buy?

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