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DE63 LNW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 113,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2023 98,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 62,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 35,810 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 32,189 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2017 32,189 miles

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

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 LNW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LNW, 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 LNW?

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What year was DE63 LNW registered?

DE63 LNW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is DE63 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LNW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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