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DG63 CGX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,159 mi
Last recorded68,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 CGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 68,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 61,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both brake disc backing plates corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,363 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both side brake disc backing plates corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,730 miles

misting on n/s/f shock absorber

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2021 37,658 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

misting on n/s/f shock absorber

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,654 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 26,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,447 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 13,950 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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DG63 CGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG63 CGX, 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 DG63 CGX registered?

DG63 CGX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is DG63 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 CGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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