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DF62 UFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,581 mi
Last recorded60,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 UFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 60,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 55,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,003 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing A Full Inspection To Be Carried Out On Testable Items

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,597 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,597 miles

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

front tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn ,STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 31,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,263 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,861 miles

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 2 Feb 2016 18,861 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly

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 UFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF62 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

DF62 UFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is DF62 UFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 UFZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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