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DE62 XMP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,113 mi
Last recorded47,113 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 XMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,113 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,776 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,313 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 30,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 30,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 26,161 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 21,078 miles

dpf fitted

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,236 miles

DPFfitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 17,236 miles

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

DPFfitted

front tyres worn on inside edges

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 XMP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE62 XMP, 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 DE62 XMP registered?

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

Is DE62 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 XMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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