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DV63 ZDK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,278 mi
Last recorded161,278 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 161,278 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 161,276 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 151,771 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 127,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 104,471 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 79,055 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,848 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,936 miles

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 58,936 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted under tray 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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DV63 ZDK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

DV63 ZDK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is DV63 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 ZDK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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