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EY13 RDU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,439 mi
Last recorded86,439 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,210 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front backing plate missing

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,120 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake backing plate missing

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate missing.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,049 miles

All tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,786 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

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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EY13 RDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY13 RDU, 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 EY13 RDU registered?

EY13 RDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is EY13 RDU safe to buy?

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