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DY63 NJJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,312 mi
Last recorded118,312 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 118,312 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 118,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 95,059 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 76,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,984 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,656 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 NJJ 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 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 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

DY63 NJJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is DY63 NJJ safe to buy?

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