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DE63 UPB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,534 mi
Last recorded191,534 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 UPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 191,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 174,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 157,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 12,595 miles

advise(front tyres marginal on edge)

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 UPB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

DE63 UPB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is DE63 UPB safe to buy?

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