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EY62 UER

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,652 mi
Last recorded132,652 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 UER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 106,017 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 106,017 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC CASING BROKEN (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,747 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

slight misting from fuel filter - requires attention

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,048 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,041 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,193 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 27,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EY62 UER is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EY62 UER, 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

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What year was EY62 UER registered?

EY62 UER is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2013.

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