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EJ63 WNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,476 mi
Last recorded102,476 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ63 WNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Substantial leak is visible (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Substantial leak is visible (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Some oil moisture is visible at the top of and the back of the valve cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 89,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,234 miles

Front Lower Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front struts misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,349 miles

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

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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EJ63 WNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EJ63 WNY, 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 EJ63 WNY registered?

EJ63 WNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is EJ63 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ63 WNY 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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