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DE62 CVM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,476 mi
Last recorded153,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 CVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 153,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,374 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 143,361 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 141,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,300 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,212 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center to rear exhaust section joining sleeve and clamps corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center to rear exhaust section joining sleeve and clamps corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 90,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center section mounting sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,934 miles

225/45/17/94w cooper

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,810 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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DE62 CVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

DE62 CVM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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