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EX62 EFO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,589 mi
Last recorded149,589 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 EFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,589 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 149,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 136,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 136,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 123,133 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp is on

Fail 9 Feb 2024 123,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at the rear of the arm excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around the top of the engine

TPMS low pressure warning light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,947 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp in tailgate not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS low pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

offside front brake backing plate is loose & rattling

oil residue engine under-tray

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall has a bulge marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,883 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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EX62 EFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX62 EFO, 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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EX62 EFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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