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DS62 BPO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 BPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 65,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,382 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,929 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 11,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 BPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BPO, 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 DS62 BPO registered?

DS62 BPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2013.

Is DS62 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 BPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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