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DB62 DAZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB62 DAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 128,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 126,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 121,843 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,263 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 114,484 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2021 114,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 112,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 112,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,171 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,161 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,902 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,902 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DB62 DAZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DB62 DAZ, 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

How do I check the history of DB62 DAZ?

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What year was DB62 DAZ registered?

DB62 DAZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is DB62 DAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB62 DAZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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