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DY63 OKB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 OKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres split cracked and perished 205/55/16

both rear tyres wearing out of shape 205/55/16

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2023 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres split cracked and perished 205/55/16

both rear tyres wearing out of shape 205/55/16

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,423 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 45,403 miles

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

Emissions too clean

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 14,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,223 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 10,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 9,630 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 OKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 OKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY63 OKB registered?

DY63 OKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is DY63 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 OKB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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