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ER12 JUL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER12 JUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 141,248 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 115,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 101,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,987 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,101 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,219 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,635 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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ER12 JUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ER12 JUL, 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 ER12 JUL?

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What year was ER12 JUL registered?

ER12 JUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is ER12 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER12 JUL 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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