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DE63 RNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,728 mi
Last recorded66,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 RNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,728 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,985 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,931 miles

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Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,150 miles

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Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

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Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,535 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,143 miles

Engine and Under Covers Fitted

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 RNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RNY, 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 RNY?

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What year was DE63 RNY registered?

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

Is DE63 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 RNY 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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