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EY13 RDV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 RDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 103,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,854 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 67,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,185 miles

Fuel flap not opening. Fuel cap seal not checked.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,185 miles

Fuel flap not opening. Fuel cap seal not checked.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 39,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,103 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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EY13 RDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EY13 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

EY13 RDV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is EY13 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY13 RDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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