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DE63 DJF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 DJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 89,893 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 89,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,929 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,295 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,971 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,904 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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DE63 DJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DE63 DJF, 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

How do I check the history of DE63 DJF?

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What year was DE63 DJF registered?

DE63 DJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is DE63 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 DJF 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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