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EO13 TXH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,184 mi
Last recorded187,184 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 187,184 miles

Central Exhaust clamp poor condition

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 171,822 miles

Central Exhaust clamps rusty

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 171,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust clamps rusty

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 151,053 miles

Central Exhaust clamps very rusty x2

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side-wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 151,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamps very rusty x2

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side-wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,745 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 127,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,871 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,242 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,618 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,730 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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EO13 TXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH registered?

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

Is EO13 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO13 TXH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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