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DL62 GKX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,509 mi
Last recorded61,509 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 GKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,509 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both front lower arms rearmost bushes and both rear trailing arms frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,855 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 47,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 46,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 44,026 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 38,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,301 miles

both rear tyres are perished/cracked around the tread

ebgine covers and underbody trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,055 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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DL62 GKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL62 GKX, 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 DL62 GKX registered?

DL62 GKX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is DL62 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL62 GKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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