Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1395cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 79,539 miles on the clock, averaging 6,106 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for DK63 SWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 79,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,397 |
| Average per year | 6,106 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DK63 SWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 63 — September 2013 to February 2014 |
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About DK63 SWJ
What car is DK63 SWJ?
DK63 SWJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Chester in 2013.
What is the mileage of DK63 SWJ?
The last recorded mileage for DK63 SWJ was 79,539 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DK63 SWJ passed its MOT?
DK63 SWJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.
Is DK63 SWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK63 SWJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is DK63 SWJ?
DK63 SWJ is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 63 means registered between 1 September 2013 and 28 February 2014.