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CU63 FRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,867 mi
Last recorded141,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15- both sides- perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 139,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 130,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,177 miles

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

nearside front and rear door crash damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside impact damage down the side of the vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 84,264 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside impact damage down the side of the vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - min req 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Top cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside doors damaged

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,919 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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CU63 FRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU63 FRL, 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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CU63 FRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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