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FR62 CXP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 125,033 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2026 125,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 111,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 99,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 95,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 95,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,839 miles

Front both front shocks weeping

Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle winter tyre on offside front, but not on nearside (5.2.3 (c))

Front both front shocks weeping

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,533 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,356 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,438 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,441 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 CXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

FR62 CXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is FR62 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 CXP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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