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DF62 KOV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,002 mi
Last recorded140,002 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,468 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 127,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,372 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 KOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DF62 KOV, 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 DF62 KOV registered?

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

Is DF62 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 KOV 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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