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CP62 HWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 HWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,582 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 58,582 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 52,623 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,468 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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CP62 HWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP62 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP62 HWU registered?

CP62 HWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is CP62 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 HWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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