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FL63 LYK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,045 mi
Last recorded105,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 105,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,352 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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 26 Sep 2022 73,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,990 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 LYK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LYK, 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 FL63 LYK registered?

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

Is FL63 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL63 LYK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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