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EX63 ZVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 ZVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 89,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/zr17 centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 50,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/zr17 centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 40,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,250 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 ZVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX63 ZVY registered?

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

Is EX63 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX63 ZVY 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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