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DF62 KOU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,738 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 75,737 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Inner faces badly glazed over (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,962 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 54,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,144 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2019 44,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,669 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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DF62 KOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF62 KOU, 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 DF62 KOU registered?

DF62 KOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is DF62 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 KOU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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