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DG63 SXC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 124,046 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED FROM N/S/F LOWER /SWEPT AREAS ALSO SCRATCHED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW AT TIME OF TEST (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED FROM N/S/F LOWER /SWEPT AREAS ALSO SCRATCHED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW AT TIME OF TEST (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CRACKED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW PLUS DAMAGED N/S/F IN SWEPT AREA (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO INNER EDGE ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CLOSE TO INNER EDGE ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,181 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 66,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW OUTTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,976 miles

some light scratching to windscreen.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,397 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 SXC 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 66.7%.

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 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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

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

Is DG63 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 SXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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