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FR62 CWT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 CWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,620 miles

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

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

Rear pads appear low

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear shock has slight oil leak

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring 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 CWT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CWT, 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

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What year was FR62 CWT registered?

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

Is FR62 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 CWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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