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DE63 LNV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,597 mi
Last recorded79,597 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 76,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 71,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 66,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,899 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 45,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,082 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,577 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,076 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 LNV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE63 LNV?

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What year was DE63 LNV registered?

DE63 LNV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is DE63 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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