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DF62 VMK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 60,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,076 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,740 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 39,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 20,877 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 VMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMK, 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

How do I check the history of DF62 VMK?

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What year was DF62 VMK registered?

DF62 VMK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 2013.

Is DF62 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 VMK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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