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DV63 NJZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 NJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,503 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 121,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 109,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,494 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,053 miles

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,916 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 56,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,085 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 NJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DV63 NJZ, 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 DV63 NJZ registered?

DV63 NJZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is DV63 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 NJZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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