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CP62 RUA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 RUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 89,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,237 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 81,237 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2017 16,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 10,777 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 RUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 CP62 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

CP62 RUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is CP62 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 RUA 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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