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EX13 LME

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 LME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 63,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,636 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 38,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the outer sidewall and also wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,163 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing In the door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,870 miles

E.M.L light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,497 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 20,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LME, 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

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What year was EX13 LME registered?

EX13 LME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is EX13 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 LME shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX13 LME have outstanding finance?

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