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DK63 WJG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,845 mi
Last recorded186,845 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 WJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 186,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 182,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 178,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 174,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 170,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 139,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 122,694 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,301 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WJG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

DK63 WJG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is DK63 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 WJG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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