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DA63 CPN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,410 mi
Last recorded62,410 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 CPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 62,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,518 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,482 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cracks in tread area

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 31,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,782 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,540 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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DA63 CPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA63 CPN, 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 DA63 CPN registered?

DA63 CPN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2013.

Is DA63 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 CPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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