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DY63 KHL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,981 mi
Last recorded204,981 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 KHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 204,981 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 193,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 179,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 165,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 117,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,950 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,527 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers 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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DY63 KHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY63 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

DY63 KHL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is DY63 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 KHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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