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CY62 OBS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY62 OBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 91,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 85,750 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,193 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,047 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,286 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 OBS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc 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 CY62 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

CY62 OBS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2013.

Is CY62 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY62 OBS 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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