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DG63 EKE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,711 mi
Last recorded144,711 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 144,711 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 144,711 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 133,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,575 miles

Front tyres 3mm tread depth 225/45/17

Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,574 miles

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

Front tyres 3mm tread depth 225/45/17

Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,038 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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DG63 EKE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG63 EKE, 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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DG63 EKE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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