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DA63 VLS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,403 mi
Last recorded49,403 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 49,403 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 34,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 31,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,998 miles

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

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

factory fitted covers

Fail 21 Nov 2019 21,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm but edges low but more inner edge close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm but inner edge very low close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory fitted covers

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,970 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault at time of mot (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,770 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 13,770 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sat nav been removed (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,920 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre low on edges

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 VLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 DA63 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

DA63 VLS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is DA63 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 VLS 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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