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CP62 RXW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,335 mi
Last recorded128,335 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 RXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,335 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 125,040 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 121,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some fttings, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle been rust proofed.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,534 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,428 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,520 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CP62 RXW, 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 CP62 RXW registered?

CP62 RXW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 2013.

Is CP62 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 RXW 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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