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DE62 XMK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 XMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,161 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,397 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 99,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,073 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,235 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,166 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,648 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,820 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 34,281 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 34,281 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,993 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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DE62 XMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 DE62 XMK, 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.

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What year was DE62 XMK registered?

DE62 XMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2013.

Is DE62 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 XMK 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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