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EX13 LMK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,307 mi
Last recorded114,307 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 LMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,307 miles

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2026 114,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,528 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 105,393 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

tpms

Fail 11 Apr 2024 105,393 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror glass damaged surround missing {door wing mirror} (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

tpms

Pass 8 Apr 2023 99,957 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 99,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,896 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear sill crushed

Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,896 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Rear sill crushed

tpms light illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2021 89,433 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,696 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

o/side sill damaged but not holed

Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

o/side sill damaged but not holed

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 56,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo18 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16v91 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo26 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 42,132 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

n/s f brake starting too stick

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,408 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 LMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

EX13 LMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is EX13 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 LMK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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