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EX13 LMF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 LMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,171 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,932 miles

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

Rear shockers have light misting of oil

Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering alignment check advised

Fail 24 Apr 2020 76,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine undertray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering alignment check advised

Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 64,819 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,662 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LMF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 EX13 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

EX13 LMF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is EX13 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 LMF 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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