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EU63 MFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,037 mi
Last recorded136,037 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU63 MFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 136,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,256 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 118,001 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & uneven in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 118,001 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & uneven in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,226 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,861 miles

Stonechips in windscreen

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,357 miles

Emissions too low to register

o/s/r coil spring corroded at base

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,329 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,610 miles

front tyres wearing on edges - o/s smooth in places

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU63 MFA, 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 EU63 MFA registered?

EU63 MFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is EU63 MFA safe to buy?

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