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FE63 WGM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 WGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 123,022 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2025 123,022 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,697 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2024 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,404 miles

no emissions reading

Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

no emissions reading

Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,764 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 WGM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGM, 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 FE63 WGM registered?

FE63 WGM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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