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EV51 CAM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV51 CAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,917 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,976 miles

REAR BRAKE COVERS IN POOR CONDITION O/S AND N/S

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Jul 2023 85,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear BRAKE DUST COVER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,174 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Fail 15 Jul 2022 80,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,663 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, heavily cracked close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 2mm tread

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,755 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 27 Jul 2017 52,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 52,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 48,898 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,908 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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EV51 CAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EV51 CAM, 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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EV51 CAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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