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DV63 ZDM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 ZDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 133,316 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 133,316 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 117,938 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,674 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,879 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,368 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,970 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on, indicating a puncture

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 ZDM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

DV63 ZDM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is DV63 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 ZDM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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