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CP62 RTV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,254 mi
Last recorded109,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 RTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,254 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 109,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,792 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 91,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,481 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 65,478 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 47,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,709 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 RTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 CP62 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

CP62 RTV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is CP62 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 RTV 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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