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EU63 TUW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU63 TUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 88,188 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 88,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,967 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 23 Jul 2025 81,966 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,418 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,364 miles

undertrays fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 55,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,030 miles

osf/ osr/ nsr tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 39,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

osf/ osr/ nsr tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,914 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

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 TUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

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

Is EU63 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU63 TUW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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