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EU13 MSX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,399 mi
Last recorded164,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 MSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 164,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 155,538 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 155,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,314 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2023 149,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2022 144,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 144,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,392 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,106 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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EU13 MSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU13 MSX, 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 EU13 MSX registered?

EU13 MSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is EU13 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU13 MSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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