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DS62 BOJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 BOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,872 miles

front under tray insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2025 82,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,302 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 59,687 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,490 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,599 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 23 Feb 2017 23,805 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted.

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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DS62 BOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DS62 BOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS62 BOJ?

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What year was DS62 BOJ registered?

DS62 BOJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2013.

Is DS62 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 BOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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