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DE63 RZU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 RZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage to front plate. Recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside, less than 40mm in swept area. Recommend replacement before crack extends to beyond limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water added to reservoir at VTS and operation resumed (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage to front plate. Recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside, less than 40mm in swept area. Recommend replacement before crack extends to beyond limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,249 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,805 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,673 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 14 Sep 2019 41,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 26,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corrored (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corrored (3.5.1i)

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 RZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RZU, 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.

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What year was DE63 RZU registered?

DE63 RZU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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