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FR62 CVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 54,764 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 52,939 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 49,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 46,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 43,571 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

unable to test rear seats as down with dog cage covering them

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,237 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 29,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,803 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 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

FR62 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is FR62 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 CVY 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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