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FL63 LYJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,031 mi
Last recorded91,031 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,971 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 81,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,255 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,362 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,030 miles

Emissions too low to test.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,368 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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FL63 LYJ 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL63 LYJ, 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 FL63 LYJ registered?

FL63 LYJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FL63 LYJ safe to buy?

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Does FL63 LYJ have outstanding finance?

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