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EX63 GXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

tyre worn uneven offside rear

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tyre worn uneven offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,934 miles

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

tyre worn uneven inner edge offside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2023 81,934 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

tyre worn uneven inner edge offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn uneven inner edge offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 76,390 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn uneven inner edge offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,810 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,400 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emission not detected rev limiter fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,128 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 GXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

EX63 GXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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The MOT history for EX63 GXJ 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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