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EX13 HXD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 HXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,231 miles

Offside Front headlamp covered in tape

tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp covered in tape

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,214 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Fail 28 Feb 2023 65,214 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 5 May 2022 49,587 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 35,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 35,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 35,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,824 miles

Offside 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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EX13 HXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXD, 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

How do I check the history of EX13 HXD?

You can check the full history of EX13 HXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX13 HXD registered?

EX13 HXD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is EX13 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 HXD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX13 HXD have outstanding finance?

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