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DE63 HSC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,120 mi
Last recorded128,120 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 HSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,120 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 128,120 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,694 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,283 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,617 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,261 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 55,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,710 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front discs starting to lip

rear discs starting to lip

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,563 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shock absorbers have light misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre tread depths getting low (2 to 3mm), both front tyres heavily feathered/scrubbed on inner faces (225/45/R17/91W) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted , visual inspection of belt only ()

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 20 Oct 2017 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HSC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSC, 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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DE63 HSC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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