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FD63 LEU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 LEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 111,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged and light not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2026 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front front light lens damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,884 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily ( smooth ) on both edges and onto the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

No oil on the dipstick prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges almost smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,680 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,142 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,142 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 36,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2018 29,506 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,613 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,012 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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FD63 LEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FD63 LEU, 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 FD63 LEU registered?

FD63 LEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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