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CU63 VCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,653 mi
Last recorded53,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 34,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 34,601 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge early replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,084 miles

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

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,403 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 24,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,072 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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CU63 VCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU63 VCY, 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 CU63 VCY registered?

CU63 VCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is CU63 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 VCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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