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ES57 JUL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,809 mi
Last recorded49,809 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES57 JUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 49,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and tread is split and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and tread is split and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2024 41,515 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 6 Feb 2024 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

advise n/s/r handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,463 miles

rear pads look low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 28,925 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,436 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 20,110 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,305 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,797 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 13,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ES57 JUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ES57 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

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What year was ES57 JUL registered?

ES57 JUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is ES57 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES57 JUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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