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DF62 VLH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,580 mi
Last recorded120,580 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,516 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,949 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 107,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inside edge and also out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inside edge and also out of shape. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,264 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,262 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 VLH 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

DF62 VLH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is DF62 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 VLH 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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