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EY63 TFA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 TFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 161,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large impact with legs coming from impact point (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,182 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inside / Outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF / NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,659 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,503 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 TFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

EY63 TFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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