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DG63 SMO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,747 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,735 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 99,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,080 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,331 miles

items removed from drivers view

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 SMO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG63 SMO?

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What year was DG63 SMO registered?

DG63 SMO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is DG63 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 SMO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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