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DE63 LNT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,764 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 136,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 122,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,448 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,126 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,386 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 42,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,315 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 LNT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

DE63 LNT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2013.

Is DE63 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LNT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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