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DE63 UNW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 UNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF lower front sill corroded and damaged not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 59,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF lower front sill corroded and damaged not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,884 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,266 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,258 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 36,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,917 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 UNW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

DE63 UNW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is DE63 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 UNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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