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EX13 PFE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,912 mi
Last recorded147,912 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 147,912 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 147,912 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 135,597 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 135,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges, cuts around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 119,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 118,773 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 97,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 44,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,592 miles

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

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 PFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

EX13 PFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is EX13 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 PFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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