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EX13 HRA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,987 mi
Last recorded116,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 116,987 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 116,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 104,716 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 104,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,916 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,173 miles

Nail in tyre offside front at time of test had 10psi and is leaking air ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,439 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,129 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,024 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advisory under tray cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,882 miles

advisory under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,882 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

advisory under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 10,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 6,702 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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EX13 HRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX13 HRA, 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 EX13 HRA registered?

EX13 HRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is EX13 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 HRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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