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FE63 WGF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 WGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front air con pipe fractured/broken

Pass 27 May 2025 66,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,930 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2023 28,795 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyre nail

Fail 24 May 2023 28,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front head light (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear tyre nail

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 14,940 miles

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

Offside Front road wheel is slightly buckled/damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,814 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,504 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 12,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 12,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 10,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,178 miles

nearside rear light lense broken

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 WGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE63 WGF, 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

How do I check the history of FE63 WGF?

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What year was FE63 WGF registered?

FE63 WGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is FE63 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 WGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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