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DL62 GVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 75,648 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,818 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded and shrouds missing

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Service light on

Fail 12 Feb 2025 69,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded and shrouds missing

Nearside Front Brake backing plate insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly perished, wearing low and uneven on inner edges 225/45/17

Service light on

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,604 miles

Heat shield insecure

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,293 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,144 miles

both front shock absorber dust cover gaiters are missing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 34,609 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 18,290 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 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 DL62 GVT, 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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DL62 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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