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DY63 RXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,238 mi
Last recorded121,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 RXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 121,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 105,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,234 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,234 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 60,465 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 60,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 50,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,335 miles

Front tyres have slight damage on side walls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 27 Sep 2016 30,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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 RXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

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

Is DY63 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 RXT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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