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EV04 CAP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 CAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 125,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 112,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 112,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2024 105,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,225 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,870 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 65,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EV04 CAP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EV04 CAP, 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 EV04 CAP registered?

EV04 CAP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is EV04 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 CAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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