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EY63 NMU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,860 mi
Last recorded147,860 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2026 147,857 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

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

boost leak at engine

oil leak

tpms lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,004 miles

advise brake warning lamp on but pads all look good

advise nsf seat belt holster cover not fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,105 miles

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 110,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 78,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 38,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,636 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,461 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 NMU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

Is EY63 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 NMU 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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