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EO63 DFG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO63 DFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 108,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,264 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 86,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,660 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,660 miles

Nearside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 47,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on 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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EO63 DFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EO63 DFG, 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 EO63 DFG registered?

EO63 DFG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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