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DE63 EYT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 EYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 119,165 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 119,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,574 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 98,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 59,999 miles

manufactures under trays engine covers on vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

front tyres close to wear bars

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,105 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 EYT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EYT, 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

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What year was DE63 EYT registered?

DE63 EYT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DE63 EYT safe to buy?

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