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EY63 NLV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,761 mi
Last recorded79,761 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 NLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 79,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,226 miles

Front Wheel alignment.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Indicated by TPMS (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,577 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,731 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 56,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 48,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,183 miles

Nearside damage to sill panel

Fail 6 Sep 2016 26,807 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has continuously crack line on outer wall

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 NLV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

EY63 NLV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is EY63 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 NLV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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