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FR62 CUG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 CUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 101,496 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 96,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,839 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,127 miles

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

offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,823 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing

emissions not being picked up by tester (no soot)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 55,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emissions not being picked up by tester (no soot)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 255,400 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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FR62 CUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FR62 CUG, 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 FR62 CUG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FR62 CUG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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