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DE63 WVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 WVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,468 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,468 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,900 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system, warning light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses slightly oxidised, beam patterns slightly poor. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavily worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavily worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,364 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,833 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 46,833 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 WVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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