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DS62 VND

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 VND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,906 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted

Front discs slightly lipped

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 VND is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DS62 VND, 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

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What year was DS62 VND registered?

DS62 VND is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is DS62 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 VND shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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