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DV63 FAA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 117,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,187 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 110,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 101,924 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 205/55 16 @3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Both sides 205/55 16 @4mm worn edges

Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 205/55 16 @3mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/55 16 ()

Rear Both sides 205/55 16 @4mm worn edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,973 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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DV63 FAA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 DV63 FAA, 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 DV63 FAA registered?

DV63 FAA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DV63 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 FAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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