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CA62 DWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,560 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,665 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,293 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,930 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2017 55,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,495 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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CA62 DWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA62 DWE, 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 CA62 DWE registered?

CA62 DWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is CA62 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 DWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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