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EX13 XNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 XNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 73,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,456 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 55,658 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,864 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,755 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens cracked badly not effecting aim and not likely to cause injury to other road users

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has large crack not in drivers view

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens cracked badly not effecting aim and not likely to cause injury to other road users

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has large crack not in drivers view

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

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

Offside 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 XNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,197cc 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 XNY, 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 XNY?

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What year was EX13 XNY registered?

EX13 XNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is EX13 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 XNY 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.

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