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DA63 XZC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,586 mi
Last recorded118,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,421 miles

Front accident damage

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS on

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Feb 2023 84,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 77,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPS is on

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are badly worn at inner edge recommend these are replaces asap !

no emission print out given reading are to low to measure and vehicle is not revving

r/n/s tyre is badly perished and worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is perished

rear discs are rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

both rear tyres perished on the tread

emmisions to low to dettect

front brake discs worn slightly and corroded

rear brake discs corroded on the faces

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,947 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,718 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 30 Nov 2016 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres starting to perish in tread

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 XZC 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 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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

DA63 XZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is DA63 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 XZC 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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