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DE63 FZU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 FZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,010 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 105,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 96,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,772 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,022 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,241 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,162 miles

smoke reading 0.0

Fail 23 Oct 2017 22,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

smoke reading 0.0

Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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 FZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

DE63 FZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2013.

Is DE63 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 FZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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