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EX63 GCZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 GCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,771 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 119,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 114,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,472 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,372 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,741 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

EX63 GCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is EX63 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX63 GCZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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