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DK63 SWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 62,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,123 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 54,123 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 43,127 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,151 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 SWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DK63 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

DK63 SWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is DK63 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 SWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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