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DG63 VRT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 VRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 128,975 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 128,974 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to headlamp aim osf headlamp inop

Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 112,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 106,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,994 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,987 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 83,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 73,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 55,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,935 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,637 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VRT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

DG63 VRT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is DG63 VRT safe to buy?

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