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AY63 DGX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 DGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 74,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,054 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,759 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,046 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,197 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,113 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,899 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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AY63 DGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AY63 DGX, 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 AY63 DGX registered?

AY63 DGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is AY63 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 DGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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