MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on the inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner and outer edges 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner and outer edges 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DC02 DEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DC02 DEX, 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 DC02 DEX registered?
DC02 DEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2013.
Is DC02 DEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DC02 DEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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