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DA63 TFN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,809 mi
Last recorded109,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 TFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 109,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 106,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 102,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,935 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,666 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,666 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,848 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,169 miles

Passenger wiper split but still effectively clearing screen

Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger wiper split but still effectively clearing screen

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 TFN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TFN, 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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DA63 TFN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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