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CK63 LWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,775 mi
Last recorded97,775 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK63 LWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 97,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 97,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,525 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,588 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,587 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,548 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,257 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 46,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 35,202 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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CK63 LWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK63 LWU, 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 CK63 LWU registered?

CK63 LWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is CK63 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK63 LWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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