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DS62 VXT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 VXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 109,109 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside/Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,609 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 105,607 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,874 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 90,279 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe has flat spot (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel injector pipes at engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edge(suggests wheel alignment needs checked/adjusted) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge, depth measured at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 71,174 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,055 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 28 Aug 2017 28,284 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,072 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 11,553 miles

under trays fitted

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 VXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

DS62 VXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is DS62 VXT safe to buy?

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