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EX63 EBU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 EBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 132,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 132,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe into rear silencer snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 128,870 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2024 124,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,607 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,384 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))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,619 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 39,019 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,458 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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EX63 EBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EX63 EBU, 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 EX63 EBU registered?

EX63 EBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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The MOT history for EX63 EBU 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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