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DS62 BUA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,571 mi
Last recorded132,571 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 BUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 132,571 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 124,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,373 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 92,036 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,920 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,993 miles

rear brake discs showing wear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,107 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

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 BUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

Is DS62 BUA safe to buy?

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