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DF62 RUO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,265 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 124,357 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,752 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,755 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,170 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper hand bake lever (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,303 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,123 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 RUO 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 DF62 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

DF62 RUO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is DF62 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 RUO 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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