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DE62 CVC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,845 mi
Last recorded122,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 CVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 122,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides -- Worn on inside edge -- 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,453 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 114,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,974 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both with cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 104,972 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All - pump noise heard (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both with cuts to the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 95,911 miles

Front tyres are wearing slightly low

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,151 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,180 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,529 miles

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges close to limit [225/45/17/91w]

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

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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DE62 CVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE62 CVC, 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 DE62 CVC registered?

DE62 CVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is DE62 CVC safe to buy?

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