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DE63 WVL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 WVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 97,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,724 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s front (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged link (4.1.5 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s & n/s front (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2024 78,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,235 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 65,501 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,628 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 WVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

DE63 WVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is DE63 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 WVL 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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