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ET62 AEB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET62 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 148,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 146,600 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 146,600 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 138,932 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,979 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre mishaping

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,908 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,561 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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ET62 AEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ET62 AEB, 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 ET62 AEB registered?

ET62 AEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is ET62 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET62 AEB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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