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DG63 YYS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,084 mi
Last recorded122,084 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,386 miles

offside rear tyre scrubed off cracking up

Pass 30 May 2023 104,438 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose lying on tailpipe

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 May 2023 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose lying on tailpipe

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,494 miles

nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre cracking up

rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin close to limit

Fail 14 Apr 2022 96,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside front tyre scrubed off

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre cracking up

rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin close to limit

Pass 7 May 2021 86,948 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 75,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,234 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,992 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,189 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 YYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

DG63 YYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is DG63 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 YYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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