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DX63 GKP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX63 GKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective require cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Large thorn in inside sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield above rear silencer insecure but cannot fall off

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,719 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,998 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both showing signs of inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 31,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 11,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 8,563 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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DX63 GKP 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 91.7%.

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 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 DX63 GKP, 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 DX63 GKP registered?

DX63 GKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is DX63 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX63 GKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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