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DL62 GMG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,870 mi
Last recorded150,870 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 GMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 150,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,437 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 99,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,160 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,092 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,781 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GMG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GMG, 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 DL62 GMG registered?

DL62 GMG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is DL62 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL62 GMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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