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Sample
Vehicle report · Inspection report no. MC-260417-DEMO
VW Golf VII 1.5 TSI Highline
Example vehicle
- First registration
- 03/2019
- Mileage
- 68,400 km
- Power
- 96 kW (130 hp)
- Transmission
- 7-speed DSG
Rating scale: 0 = poor, 5 = excellent
Chapter A
Vehicle overview
The first page of your report: the essentials at a glance – before we go into detail.
Inspector's summary
The Golf presents itself in good overall condition, appropriate for its age and mileage. The maintenance history is fully documented at authorized workshops, and both engine and transmission performed flawlessly during the test run and test drive.
A professionally repaired parking damage was identified at the left rear – uncritical for daily use, but relevant for the price. The front brake pads are worn to about 60% and should be budgeted for in the medium term.
Key findings
Complete maintenance history
Service booklet complete, all intervals carried out at authorized workshops – most recently at 64,900 km.
Repaired rear damage (left)
Increased paint thickness on the left rear quarter panel. Repair carried out professionally, no structural damage.
Front brake pads at approx. 40%
Not yet due, but should be planned within the next 10,000–15,000 km (approx. €350 incl. labour).
Diagnostics & test drive without findings
Three stored fault codes read out via TÜV NORD diagnostics – none safety-relevant. Test drive without findings for engine, transmission and suspension.
Rating of inspection areas
Each area is rated individually and feeds into the weighted overall rating – technology counts the most.
- DocumentationWeighting 20 %
- 4.5
- ExteriorWeighting 25 %
- 3.5
- InteriorWeighting 15 %
- 4
- TechnologyWeighting 40 %
- 4
Overall rating
Weighted average, rounded to half grades.
Chapter B
Inspection report
The heart of your report: every inspection area documented individually – with findings, assessment and rating. Expand the sections to see how deep the inspection goes.
This sample shows an excerpt of around 80 of the 120+ checkpoints covered in the real report – with the underbody check booked, 30 more checkpoints are added.
Basic data
Identity and key data of the vehicle – including a VIN match against the documents.
- Make / model
- VW Golf VII 1.5 TSI Highline
- First registration
- 03/2019
- Mileage
- 68,400 km
- Power
- 96 kW (130 hp)
- Transmission
- 7-speed DSG
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Number of owners
- 2
- Roadworthiness test valid until
- 03/2027
- Exterior colour
- Atlantic Blue Metallic
- VIN
- WVWZZZAUZ•••••••• (verified, matches documents)
Maintenance & history
- Service booklet present and complete
- All maintenance at authorized workshops
- Last service at 64,900 km (02/2026)
- Repair invoice, left rear quarter panel (03/2024)Repair after parking damage, carried out professionally at a brand workshop.
Vehicle documents
- Registration certificates part I & II present
- VIN identical in documents and on the vehicle
- Roadworthiness report present, valid until 03/2027
Bodywork & paint
Every finding is located on the vehicle, photographed and assessed – including paint thickness measurements on all panels.
Tap the markers to see the inspector's findings
Bonnet
*Stone chips
Several small stone chips in the bonnet paint, no rust spots.
Normal wear for this mileage. No action required, cosmetic touch-up optional.
Legend
- *Stone chips – Bonnet
- //Scratch – Front right door
- <|>Higher paint thickness – Left rear quarter panel
Tyres
Continental PremiumContact 6 · 225/45 R17 91W (summer, fitted) · DOT 23/2023
Front left
6.5 mm
Front right
6.4 mm
Rear left
5.8 mm
Rear right
5.9 mm
Tread depth even, no saw-tooth wear. Legal minimum: 1.6 mm – recommended replacement from 3 mm.
Glass & headlights
- Windscreen without stone chips or cracks
- Headlights clear, not yellowed or fogged
- Rims without relevant damage
Interior condition check
18 components are checked individually for dirt, damage and function – here is an excerpt:
- Seat upholstery & paddingDriver's seat side bolster shows light traces of use.
- Steering wheel & controls
- Dashboard & storage compartments
- Seat belts
- Headliner & sun visors
- Floor / carpet
- TrunkScratches on the loading sill, typical trace of use.
- Door panels
Odour check: unremarkable – no indication of moisture, mould or nicotine.
Measurements & diagnostics
Brake pads front
approx. 40%
Visual estimate – exact mm values in the underbody check (B5)
Brake pads rear
approx. 70%
Visual estimate
Brake fluid
1.8% water
Limit 3%
Coolant antifreeze
−31 °C
Fault memory
3 entries
Not safety-relevant – see fault memory analysis
Battery
Good condition
Resting voltage 12.6 V
Fault memory analysis
TÜV NORD diagnostic technologyEvery inspection uses TÜV NORD diagnostic technology: all control units are read out, every stored entry is documented and professionally assessed – including those that do not (yet) trigger a warning light.
- P0562Electrical system / system voltage
System voltage sporadically too low – 2 events, last entry approx. 4,100 km ago.
Consistent with a longer period of standstill; battery tested without findings. Entry cleared, did not reoccur during the inspection.
- P2015Engine / intake manifold flap
Intake manifold flap position sensor – sporadic deviation, no currently active fault.
Known wear pattern of this series. Function currently unremarkable – monitor; repair approx. €250 if the fault becomes permanent.
- U0155Comfort / instrument cluster
Sporadic communication fault with the instrument cluster – 1 event.
Single event, presumably caused during a battery replacement. Not reproducible after clearing.
None of the three entries is safety-relevant or indicates a hidden defect. All results feed into an official TÜV NORD inspection report, which you receive together with your vehicle report.
Test drive
- Engine: cold start, idle and load behaviour unremarkable
- Transmission: DSG shifts cleanly, no juddering when pulling away
- Brakes: even braking effect, no vibration or pulling
- Suspension: no rattling noises, straight-line stability flawless
- Driver assistance: lane keeping and emergency braking assist functional
Safety & comfort
- All exterior lights functional
- Airbag and belt tensioner systems without fault indication
- Air conditioning cools, blower works on all levels
- Infotainment, window lifters, central locking checked
The real report additionally covers: engine bay visual inspection, fluid levels and TÜV NORD add-on checks (e.g. mileage & VIN verification). The optional underbody check follows as its own section B5.
Structure & body
- No rust perforation, no structural weakening
- Underbody protection intact, no fresh sealant hiding anything
- No welding or repair traces on the underbody
- Jacking points undamaged
Brake system
- Brake lines and hoses without corrosion or porosity
- Brake calipers undamaged, no fluid leakage
- Front brake discs with slight edge corrosionTypical after a period of standstill, no action required – wear values see measurements below.
- Brake pad and disc thickness measured at all four wheels – values see table below
Suspension & axle components
- Control arms, stabiliser and drop links without damage
- Shock absorbers dry, no oil traces
- Springs and spring seats without breakage or corrosion
- Rubber bushings on control arms and stabiliser without cracks or play
- Play check on suspension and axle components – result per wheel see table below
Drivetrain components (visual inspection)
- Drive shafts and CV boots sealed, no grease loss
- Steering boots without cracks
- Engine, transmission and differential dry from below, no leaks
Exhaust system
- Rear silencer with surface corrosionAge-typical, component still sealed and secure. Plan for replacement in the medium term (approx. €300–400).
- Mounts, flex pipe and heat shields secure and undamaged
Limitations of the visual inspection
- Underbody clean and fully visible, no covers in the way
Brakes measured
On the lift, pad and disc thickness are measured at every wheel – turning “approx. 40%” into a reliable remaining service life.
| Front left | Front right | Rear left | Rear right | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad thickness | 4.5 mm | 4.5 mm | 7.0 mm | 7.0 mm |
| Disc thickness | 23.4 mm | 23.5 mm | 9.6 mm | 9.6 mm |
Pad wear limit 3 mm. Front pads have approx. 4,500–10,500 km left – consistent with the assessment in B4 and taken into account in the market valuation.
Play check – suspension & axles
On the lift each wheel is unloaded and the components are checked by hand for noticeable play – only possible with the car raised.
| Front left | Front right | Rear left | Rear right | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint | no play | no play | – | – |
| Tie rod end | no play | no play | – | – |
| Control arm bushing | no play | no play | no play | no play |
| Drop link | no play | slight play | no play | no play |
| Wheel bearing | no play | no play | no play | no play |
Front right drop link with slight play – not safety-relevant, may cause rattling on cobblestones. Replacement approx. €80–120, recorded in the report as a point to watch.
The underbody check is an optional add-on (€99) to the Used Car Inspection, Electric Used Car Inspection and Pre-Sale Inspection. It requires a lift at the vehicle's location – usually available at dealers. If the inspection is not possible on site, we refund the underbody check.
Book the underbody check with the Used Car InspectionScope in the Used Car Check Electric
- TÜV NORD battery check based on a CARA-certified procedure
- State of Health (SoH): the actual condition of the high-voltage battery
- Remaining capacity and degree of degradation
- Official SoH certificate in percent – documented in a TÜV NORD inspection report
- Solid basis for price negotiation and resale value
What your result looks like
Example values from a real TÜV NORD battery check on an electric vehicle:
State of Health (SoH)
85.86%
Remaining battery capacity
State of charge (SoC)
67%
At the time of measurement
Mileage at measurement
40,116 km
The battery check is exclusively included in the Used Car Check Electric – it is not part of the inspection scope for this example vehicle (petrol engine).
More about the Used Car Check ElectricChapter C
Market valuation & recommendation
What is the vehicle really worth? Your report calculates it transparently – the best basis for your price negotiation.
Market value without defects
€19,800
Derived from current comparable offers (market range ±3.5%: approx. €19,100 – €20,500).
Deductions from the inspection result
- Replace front brake pads (parts + labour)−€350
- Paint detailing: scratches & stone chips−€280
- Value reduction for repaired rear damage−€400
Fair price recommendation
€18,770
Market value minus all documented findings – your negotiation argument, in black and white.
Inspector's recommendation
Purchase recommendation with room for negotiation: the Golf is technically in good condition, fully documented and ready for daily use. The identified findings are known, calculable and no reason to walk away from the purchase.
Recommendation: actively bring the repaired rear damage and the upcoming brake pads into the price negotiation. At a purchase price around €18,800 or below, the vehicle is a solid choice.
Example values for illustration. In the real report, the market valuation is based on up-to-date comparable data for your specific vehicle.
Chapter D
Photo documentation
Every finding is photographed – from the overall condition down to the detail. You see what the inspector saw.
Original photos from a real Meistercheck inspection (anonymised). Your real report contains 60+ photos of your desired car, depending on the vehicle.
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