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DU63 YBG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 YBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,369 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,362 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,279 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,917 miles

FAS SMOKE TEST-NOT DETECTED

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2018 47,649 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,043 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 5 - 3 - 2 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 6 - 6 - 6 mm

Offside Front Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 5 - 3 - 3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 6 - 6 - 6 mm

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

Pass 6 May 2016 21,440 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 7-7-7 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 7-7-7 mm

Offside Front Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 7-7-7 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Kumho 225/45ZR17 7-7-7 mm

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 YBG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DU63 YBG, 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 DU63 YBG registered?

DU63 YBG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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