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DK63 FBC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,635 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns/Os uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,191 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 88,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,454 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,901 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Ns/Os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,216 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DK63 FBC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK63 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK63 FBC registered?

DK63 FBC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is DK63 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 FBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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