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EY13 XYW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,197 mi
Last recorded176,197 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 XYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 176,197 miles

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

Offside Front driver door glass/window not going down or motor inoperative

number plate light warning on dashboard, but 2 off 2 rear number plate lights working

Fail 3 Apr 2026 176,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front driver door glass/window not going down or motor inoperative

number plate light warning on dashboard, but 2 off 2 rear number plate lights working

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,218 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,366 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,960 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 XYW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

EY13 XYW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is EY13 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY13 XYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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