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DE63 KCJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,229 mi
Last recorded38,229 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,076 miles

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Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,069 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 1.65 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 10 Feb 2023 30,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,167 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear & front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2021 26,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,881 miles

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

engine cover & under trays VIEWS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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 KCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

DE63 KCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is DE63 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 KCJ 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.

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