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FE13 EWM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,989 mi
Last recorded151,989 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 151,989 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, And offside rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 151,989 miles

Brake pedal spongey

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, And offside rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 151,970 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 128,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 107,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,838 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,563 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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FE13 EWM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE13 EWM, 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 FE13 EWM registered?

FE13 EWM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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