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DY63 VLG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,404 mi
Last recorded59,404 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 33,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 23,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 15,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 9,875 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,444 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays 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 VLG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

DY63 VLG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is DY63 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 VLG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY63 VLG have outstanding finance?

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