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DE63 EXS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 EXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 54,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,134 miles

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

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

Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,348 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,680 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 25,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,496 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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DE63 EXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DE63 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE63 EXS?

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What year was DE63 EXS registered?

DE63 EXS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is DE63 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 EXS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE63 EXS have outstanding finance?

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