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FE63 SMV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 SMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

centre exhaust silencer removed & replaced with straight through pipe,

Fail 22 Mar 2021 84,663 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer removed & replaced with straight through pipe,

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 80,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,657 miles

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

lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,035 miles

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

lower covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,659 miles

left front tyre tread worn to limit

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,200 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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FE63 SMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE63 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE63 SMV registered?

FE63 SMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is FE63 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 SMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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