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EY63 SVA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,386 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 85,433 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 80,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (both discs are red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. currently reading 19% max is 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have signs of excessive heat (both discs are red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 80,856 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 have single wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat (both discs are red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. currently reading 19% max is 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, cracking and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have signs of excessive heat (both discs are red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,080 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake is squeaking

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,489 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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