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DU63 VMJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 170,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 156,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 156,287 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,812 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 150,751 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 131,990 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 131,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,367 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside and nearside rear tyre treads starting to crack

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Badly scratched (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Badly scratched (8.3.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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 VMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

DU63 VMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is DU63 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU63 VMJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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