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DE63 URT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 74,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,895 miles

both rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

damage to ns front tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 58,423 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,062 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and /or under trays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,285 miles

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

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

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2019 36,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 17,891 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 URT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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