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DF62 VFU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,569 mi
Last recorded134,569 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 VFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 134,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N.S.R & O.S.F (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 127,758 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,457 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,947 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,985 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,537 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc 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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

DF62 VFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is DF62 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 VFU 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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