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DV63 OWH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 OWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,038 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,325 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,161 miles

Front wipers wearing/noisy

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,949 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 OWH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

DV63 OWH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is DV63 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 OWH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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