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DS62 VOD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 VOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 100,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 100,030 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 98,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 97,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,522 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 68,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,448 miles

Both front shockers slight weep

Front AC kondessor worn

Rear rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,435 miles

Front number plate slightly delaminated

Nearside Front worn close to legal limit

Offside Front worn close to legal limit

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 VOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

DS62 VOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is DS62 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 VOD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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