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DS62 VNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance low

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 83,902 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,002 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,667 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 63,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 35,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,124 miles

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 VNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

DS62 VNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is DS62 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 VNY 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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