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DK63 YSV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,717 mi
Last recorded99,717 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s handbrake low performance

Fail 22 Jun 2026 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s handbrake low performance

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,529 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 57,606 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 49,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,960 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 25,300 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 YSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

DK63 YSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is DK63 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 YSV 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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