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DA62 XDZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,664 mi
Last recorded115,664 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,664 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,695 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,783 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,977 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,868 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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DA62 XDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA62 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

DA62 XDZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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