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DU63 UXR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,374 mi
Last recorded234,374 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 UXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 234,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General Corrosion undercar & On Coil Springs

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but readable

Fail 11 Dec 2025 234,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General Corrosion undercar & On Coil Springs

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but readable

Pass 11 Nov 2024 213,524 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 194,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded Pads Approx 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 176,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Heavily Lipped & Corroded, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mounting Loose Onto Door ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating & Cracked Vertically In The Centre (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 176,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Inner Edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Heavily Lipped & Corroded, Pads Ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mounting Loose Onto Door ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating & Cracked Vertically In The Centre (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 159,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Centre 2.0-2.5mm & Inside Edge 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose At Mounting ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating Due To Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front outer sill damaged

Undertray likely to become detached bolts missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,638 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,414 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,766 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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DU63 UXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 DU63 UXR, 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 DU63 UXR registered?

DU63 UXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is DU63 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU63 UXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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