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DE63 ZPP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 ZPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40r18 ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40r18 ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 122,336 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 122,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn bold on inner edge and worn out of shape (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily split on inner sidewall and worn dangerously bold on inner edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cut / damage to inner edge, worn dangerously bold on inner edge and worn bold on outer edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Undertray insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged "Side wall" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,464 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 ZPP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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