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DX63 TWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX63 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 93,809 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 90,264 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 83,583 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,736 miles

brake pad light on

front brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Number plate lamps reduced output due to lens contamination

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,212 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,916 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Both. (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Both. (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX63 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

DX63 TWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is DX63 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX63 TWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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