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DG63 DVN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,494 mi
Last recorded68,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 DVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,494 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,370 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has wear on sidewalls ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting apart but not excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting apart but not excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle very corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 16 Mar 2024 53,217 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting apart but not excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting apart but not excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle very corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper blades smeary

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,678 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,865 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,009 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 25,009 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 DVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG63 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

DG63 DVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is DG63 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 DVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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