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DE63 WXF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,628 mi
Last recorded100,628 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 WXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 34% (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 90,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,707 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,707 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,821 miles

no smoke flow detected

Fail 30 Nov 2020 73,821 miles

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

no smoke flow detected

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,431 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure(rattling)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tpms light on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,734 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,534 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 WXF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

DE63 WXF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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