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DA63 CUH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,155 mi
Last recorded155,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 CUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 155,155 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil residue engine under-tray

Fail 7 Jul 2026 154,956 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil residue engine under-tray

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,683 miles

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))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 20 Jun 2024 129,309 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light scratching to windscreen

oil residue engine areas

Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,862 miles

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

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

Oil residue on the undertray

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm - starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,493 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

front wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Jun 2022 102,466 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

front wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 78,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,286 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front struts slight misting

Fail 7 Mar 2018 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,700 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 CUH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

DA63 CUH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is DA63 CUH safe to buy?

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