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FR62 CNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 CNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 80,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 40,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR62 CNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FR62 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FR62 CNY?

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What year was FR62 CNY registered?

FR62 CNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is FR62 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 CNY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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