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EP13 SAM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP13 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,760 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 44,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 32,388 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,669 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,174 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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EP13 SAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EP13 SAM, 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 EP13 SAM registered?

EP13 SAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is EP13 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP13 SAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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