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CH63 MEL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,329 mi
Last recorded164,329 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH63 MEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 164,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn stepped from inner edge

vehicle passed emission test, no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,920 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are very worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre valve is cracked

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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CH63 MEL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CH63 MEL, 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 CH63 MEL registered?

CH63 MEL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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