2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · ES53 EJS
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 102,319 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES53 EJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 102,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
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ES53 EJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (ES53 EJS) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
ES53 EJS Mileage History
- 30/05/202494,282 mi
- 30/05/202494,282 mi
- 30/05/202599,157 mi+4,875 mi
- 30/05/202599,168 mi+11 mi
- 21/05/2026102,319 mi+3,151 mi
Average of roughly 4,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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