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DS63 HYV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,195 mi
Last recorded134,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 134,195 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 96,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,400 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,984 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 HYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS63 HYV, 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 DS63 HYV registered?

DS63 HYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is DS63 HYV safe to buy?

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