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DG63 VRK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,873 mi
Last recorded186,873 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 VRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 186,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

front subframe corrded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 173,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

front shockers damp

Fail 11 Mar 2021 145,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

front shockers damp

Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,710 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

rear brake pads wearing low and discs starting to pitt/corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,709 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 117,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,113 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,883 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 VRK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

DG63 VRK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is DG63 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 VRK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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