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DE63 HDX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,862 mi
Last recorded138,862 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 138,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,837 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 126,726 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,339 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 111,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,836 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 90,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 84,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,272 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,334 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 HDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE63 HDX, 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 DE63 HDX registered?

DE63 HDX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is DE63 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 HDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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