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FE63 XSV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 XSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 72,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction unable to carry out a gas test due to dpf issue (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 65,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,927 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,601 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 hancook brand (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 31,324 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 XSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

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

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