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DK63 FBV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,092 mi
Last recorded46,092 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 FBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 45,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge suspect tracking out of spec (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edging worn suspect tracking out scrubbing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2024 42,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edging worn suspect tracking out scrubbing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2023 33,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 30,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing badly out inner\outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,596 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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DK63 FBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK63 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

DK63 FBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2013.

Is DK63 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 FBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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