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CY62 HLJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,049 mi
Last recorded72,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,000 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,574 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 44,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,060 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 31,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 9,547 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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CY62 HLJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

CY62 HLJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is CY62 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 HLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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