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CA62 FBO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 FBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 88,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 88,960 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,949 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,041 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven and close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,769 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,966 miles

front tyres wearing slightly uneven on inside edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,693 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 51,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,011 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 FBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA62 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

CA62 FBO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is CA62 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 FBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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