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EO63 VDE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,068 mi
Last recorded154,068 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO63 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,068 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 29 Nov 2024 140,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 2 Dec 2023 127,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 127,523 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,512 miles

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

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 65,824 miles

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

Under tray and/or sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

diesel emissions trigger point not met

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,518 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 9 Dec 2017 45,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn thin

rear tyres heavily perished and splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,993 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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EO63 VDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

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

Is EO63 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO63 VDE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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