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FE13 EKL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 129,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,934 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 57,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,277 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE13 EKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FE13 EKL, 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 FE13 EKL registered?

FE13 EKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is FE13 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 EKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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