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DE63 XVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 XVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,021 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,504 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,890 miles

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

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

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

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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,586 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,773 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 XVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE63 XVJ registered?

DE63 XVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is DE63 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 XVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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