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EF63 BLK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 88,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,867 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 82,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + play in b/j (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,493 miles

Emissions to clean to test

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 52,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,807 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 3 Dec 2016 33,084 miles

Emissions to clean to 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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EF63 BLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 EF63 BLK, 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 EF63 BLK registered?

EF63 BLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is EF63 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 BLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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