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EF63 HTJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,982 miles

Under tray shield

Pass 14 Mar 2025 88,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 13,741 miles

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 26 Sep 2018 11,564 miles

both rear brakes squeaking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 9,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,057 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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EF63 HTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTJ, 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 EF63 HTJ registered?

EF63 HTJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is EF63 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 HTJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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