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DA63 XDE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 XDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 91,634 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 87,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,604 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,281 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside..

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,874 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 30,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,226 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 XDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

DA63 XDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is DA63 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 XDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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