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EY63 KPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,191 mi
Last recorded96,191 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,191 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 96,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,607 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,501 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 53,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Through shoulder - NOT REPAIRABLE IF PUNCTURED ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,985 miles

Front both shock absorbers starting to leak

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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EY63 KPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY63 KPU, 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 EY63 KPU registered?

EY63 KPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is EY63 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 KPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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