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DY63 JWO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 JWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 87,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,757 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 67,677 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

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

body work damage to nearside

Fail 8 Apr 2024 67,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 53,368 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 53,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,674 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,966 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,496 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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DY63 JWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY63 JWO, 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 DY63 JWO registered?

DY63 JWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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