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DE63 LYK

2013 Volkswagen California

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen California48,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 LYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 64,909 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2024 59,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 52,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear silencers corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 43,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,851 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,882 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,363 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,030 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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DE63 LYK is a 2013 Volkswagen California in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 48,174 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 California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE63 LYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE63 LYK registered?

DE63 LYK is a 2013 Volkswagen California, first registered on 14 October 2013.

Is DE63 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 LYK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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