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DY63 VLF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 VLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 107,821 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,290 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 90,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 90,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,151 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 66,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,383 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 24,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

DY63 VLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is DY63 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 VLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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