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DL62 GWP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,303 mi
Last recorded65,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 65,303 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,429 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 54,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 225/45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 46,760 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to the limit 225/45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,049 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

drivers side front wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Feb 2017 23,215 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 23,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,308 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Feb 2016 14,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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 GWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL62 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

DL62 GWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2013.

Is DL62 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL62 GWP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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