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DA62 ZSN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,574 mi
Last recorded180,574 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 ZSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 180,574 miles

Misting of fuel around fuel filter under bonnet.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm. Worn on inner edge. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. Bald on inner edge. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight leak on screen wash pipe.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 162,210 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill @ limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @ limit (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

dent o/s/f sill

Fail 24 Apr 2025 162,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill @ limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively @ limit (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

dent o/s/f sill

Pass 22 Apr 2024 145,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule @ limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip @ limit (3.2 (a) (i))

floor covers and belly pan fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 135,692 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,539 miles

damage on windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2019 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage on windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in its surface no cords visible

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords visible at time of test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in its surface but no cords visible at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,115 miles

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

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 ZSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSN, 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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DA62 ZSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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