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DS62 VNT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,311 mi
Last recorded166,311 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 166,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 141,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 128,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,252 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,051 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,555 miles

Engine cover & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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 VNT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

DS62 VNT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is DS62 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 VNT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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