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DY63 XCJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,776 mi
Last recorded117,776 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 XCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,919 miles

osf and osr shockers slightly damp

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,043 miles

o s f and o s r shockers damp-

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,345 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 64,414 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 19 Oct 2018 64,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 22 Nov 2017 52,028 miles

Rear tyres beginning to perish and crack

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,031 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 XCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

DY63 XCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is DY63 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 XCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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