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DE63 ZWC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 115,569 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,073 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play in the hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in sidewalls, possibly moulding mark. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,927 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,439 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55R16 ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,453 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 ZWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

DE63 ZWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2013.

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