MOT Status
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109,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection.
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of the vehicle.
under trays fitted
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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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