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EY63 TFK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in-between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in-between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

evidence of oil loss above engine undertray

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres perished/cracking on outer shoulders

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,181 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 20,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,832 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 16,832 miles

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

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 TFK 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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

EY63 TFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is EY63 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY63 TFK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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