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DV63 LFE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 LFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 92,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 50,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 39,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,165 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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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DV63 LFE 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 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 DV63 LFE, 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 DV63 LFE registered?

DV63 LFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DV63 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 LFE 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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