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DK63 SXU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,086 mi
Last recorded65,086 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 SXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 65,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,080 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken at bottom of unit (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 SXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

DK63 SXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is DK63 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 SXU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK63 SXU have outstanding finance?

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