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EU63 LYF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU63 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 25,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2017 15,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,444 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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EU63 LYF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU63 LYF, 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 EU63 LYF registered?

EU63 LYF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is EU63 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU63 LYF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU63 LYF have outstanding finance?

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