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DG63 XDE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 XDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,986 miles

Nearside child seat fitted to the rear

Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,290 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 26 Feb 2021 80,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear to outer sidewall

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

Rear n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear to outer sidewall

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

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

Rear n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,932 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,783 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 XDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

DG63 XDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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