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EK63 LVC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,613 mi
Last recorded49,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 49,613 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 13 Oct 2025 49,613 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,762 miles

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

Nearside Front front shock dust cover adrift

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 45,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,750 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,251 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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EK63 LVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 EK63 LVC, 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 EK63 LVC registered?

EK63 LVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is EK63 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 LVC 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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