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DE63 URU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,604 mi
Last recorded155,604 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 URU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 155,604 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 155,604 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin significantly more worn than offside front / pads and discs have been subject to excessive heat /slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,168 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,149 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,603 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 66,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,514 miles

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

console bushes in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2019 83,514 miles

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

Offside Front 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

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

console bushes in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,999 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 URU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 URU, 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 URU registered?

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

Is DE63 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 URU 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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