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DE63 XWN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,963 mi
Last recorded55,963 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 XWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,963 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 55,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16,,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16,,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 47,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 34,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 24,346 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 24,346 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,331 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 XWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

DE63 XWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is DE63 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 XWN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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