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DS63 HJV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,406 mi
Last recorded111,406 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 HJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened showing light deformity? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front sub frame at the o/s inner bolt fixings for the lower suspension arm? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 111,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened showing light deformity? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front sub frame at the o/s inner bolt fixings for the lower suspension arm? (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 107,397 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 105,758 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,169 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 76,892 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Aug 2019 59,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,335 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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DS63 HJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DS63 HJV, 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 DS63 HJV registered?

DS63 HJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2013.

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