2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WD62 DTO
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 116,019 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD62 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 116,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD62 DTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (WD62 DTO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
WD62 DTO Mileage History
- 05/08/2024100,424 mi
- 07/08/2024100,430 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/2025111,723 mi+11,293 mi
- 13/08/2025111,733 mi+10 mi
- 07/08/2026116,019 mi+4,286 mi
Average of roughly 7,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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