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EC04 DRO

2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 125,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 104,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,887 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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EC04 DRO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EC04 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EC04 DRO registered?

EC04 DRO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is EC04 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC04 DRO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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