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CY62 EXG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 EXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,309 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp damage

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on steel suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2026 82,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp damage

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting on steel suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting on steel chassis/suspension components

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,834 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and showing signs of heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (both rear tires wearing unevenly inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,917 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

x 2 Rear tyres feathering

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers under neath vehicle restricting view

service due light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,083 miles

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,858 miles

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

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,619 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 30,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CY62 EXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CY62 EXG, 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 CY62 EXG registered?

CY62 EXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is CY62 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 EXG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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