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DF63 CSY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 CSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 117,705 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ABOVE MAXIMUM

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted DISTORTED RIM, AFFECTING ROUNDNESS OF TYRE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE HAS LESS THAN 3MM TREAD AND WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 28 May 2025 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has two splits, not deep enough to reach tyre structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly affecting roundness of tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall has two splits, not deep enough to reach tyre structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly affecting roundness of tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid provided by either washer (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,298 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside tyres very badly worn on inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside tyres very badly worn on inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,253 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside side repeater cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2017 17,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 17,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF63 CSY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 DF63 CSY, 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 DF63 CSY registered?

DF63 CSY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is DF63 CSY safe to buy?

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