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DA63 ZYW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 ZYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 80,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 69,708 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 54,460 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,753 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 45,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,139 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 28,748 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 ZYW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA63 ZYW registered?

DA63 ZYW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is DA63 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA63 ZYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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