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DG63 YVM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,269 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 96,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,202 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 42,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,995 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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 YVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

DG63 YVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is DG63 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 YVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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