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DK63 XNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 XNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 82,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and stepping and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and stepping and perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 75,627 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,157 miles

Both Rear Tyres Stepped/Flat Spotting on Inner Edges/Treads

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Worn/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 69,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both Rear Tyres Stepped/Flat Spotting on Inner Edges/Treads

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Worn/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,943 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 60,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Number 2 Glow Plug Fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 28,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNY, 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.

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What year was DK63 XNY registered?

DK63 XNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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