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DE63 FND

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 FND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 69,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 69,646 miles

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

d.p.f. light on

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limits, nearside rear caliper weak

Fail 20 Jul 2023 59,040 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable had become detached, caliper weak (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limits, nearside rear caliper weak

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,392 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,828 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,907 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2019 36,907 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FND is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE63 FND, 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 DE63 FND registered?

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

Is DE63 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 FND shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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