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EY63 LJF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,896 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 63,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,132 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 46,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,738 miles

both rear tyre's perishing and cracking at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 31,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,766 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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EY63 LJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 EY63 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

EY63 LJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is EY63 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 LJF 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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