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DE63 LCN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,367 mi
Last recorded163,367 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 163,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 163,367 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 152,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,801 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 116,801 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

DE63 LCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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