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FE63 XSN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,343 mi
Last recorded105,343 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 XSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 105,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,905 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 76,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,268 miles

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

no emissions detected on gas test

slight wear lips on front discs

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,711 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

no emissions detected on gas test

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 XSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

FE63 XSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FE63 XSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 XSN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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