2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · EE55 ANA
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 129,149 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EE55 ANA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 129,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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EE55 ANA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (EE55 ANA) between August 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
EE55 ANA Mileage History
- 31/08/201639,131 mi
- 31/08/201639,131 mi
- 16/09/201747,317 mi+8,186 mi
- 10/09/201860,316 mi+12,999 mi
- 27/08/201974,443 mi+14,127 mi
- 27/08/201974,443 mi
- 25/08/202083,134 mi+8,691 mi
- 04/09/202187,887 mi+4,753 mi
- 19/09/202297,929 mi+10,042 mi
- 30/08/2023104,204 mi+6,275 mi
- 13/08/2024109,247 mi+5,043 mi
- 19/08/2025117,739 mi+8,492 mi
- 18/08/2026129,149 mi+11,410 mi
Average of roughly 9,035 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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