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FR62 CWZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,261 mi
Last recorded114,261 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,261 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp getting damp inside

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2023 90,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,506 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,516 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres slight age cracking of sidewalls.tread good .

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear both side rear tyres cracking on outside walls

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,070 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 CWZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CWZ, 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 CWZ registered?

FR62 CWZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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