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DE63 LXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,551 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,255 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,654 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,315 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 32,888 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,455 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 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 LXB, 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

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What year was DE63 LXB registered?

DE63 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is DE63 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LXB 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.

Does DE63 LXB have outstanding finance?

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