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FL63 XAW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,087 mi
Last recorded29,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 XAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 29,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,253 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 28,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 26,234 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,688 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 13,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 11,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 11,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 9,447 miles

Nearside Front Cut to tyre outer sidewall. Not exposing cords.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 7,744 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 XAW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL63 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is FL63 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL63 XAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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