CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY63 LHX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,646 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,394 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated, not yet to cords

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated, not yet to cords

Offside Rear tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Fail 28 Feb 2018 23,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated, not yet to cords

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated, not yet to cords

Offside Rear tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2017 13,821 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 13,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,378 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY63 LHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LHX, 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

How do I check the history of EY63 LHX?

You can check the full history of EY63 LHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY63 LHX registered?

EY63 LHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is EY63 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 LHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY63 LHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY63 LHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.