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CE63 VTF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE63 VTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,817 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 57,180 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 48,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,297 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 33,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 29,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 26,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread and worn/almost bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread and worn/almost bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2017 19,558 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges of tread although raised tread on worn areas and not considered measurable tread

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Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,687 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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CE63 VTF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE63 VTF, 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 CE63 VTF registered?

CE63 VTF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is CE63 VTF safe to buy?

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