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DA62 MEN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,593 mi
Last recorded90,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 MEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,593 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to register with test equipment

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

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))

Surface corrosion OS outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2024 87,296 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,876 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,616 miles

Acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,146 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,176 miles

Engine cover fitted

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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DA62 MEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA62 MEN, 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 DA62 MEN registered?

DA62 MEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DA62 MEN safe to buy?

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