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DE63 UPW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,495 mi
Last recorded143,495 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 132,807 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 132,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 120,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 120,162 miles

Offside Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake calliper carrier bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,366 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges ( badly ) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete under body cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,436 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,506 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

vehicle presented for inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,800 miles

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

engine cover, & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components

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 UPW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

DE63 UPW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is DE63 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 UPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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