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EG63 GGS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,443 mi
Last recorded79,443 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG63 GGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,443 miles

Brake fluid - unable to confirm fluid contamination due to mot testing regulations - however advise further investigation by vehicle presenter.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,949 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 78,949 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,711 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,454 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,208 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,687 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

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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EG63 GGS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EG63 GGS, 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 EG63 GGS registered?

EG63 GGS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is EG63 GGS safe to buy?

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