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FE63 XSU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 XSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,020 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,371 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,135 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,750 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 43,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing in tread and sidewalls

cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

service warning light on

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s)

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s)

uneven wear on tread of rear tyre(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 31,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking/splitting or perishing in tread and sidewalls

cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

service warning light on

slight smearing or judder on front wiper(s)

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s)

uneven wear on tread of rear tyre(s)

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 XSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

FE63 XSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2013.

Is FE63 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 XSU 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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