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AX62 FNR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 143,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , and perishing , 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ,corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides , and perishing , 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,189 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tearing on inner sidewall (225/45R17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly (225/45R17 94W XL

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,816 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,328 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,432 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,850 miles

both rear tyres small cuts in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2016 31,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres small cuts in tread

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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AX62 FNR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX62 FNR, 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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AX62 FNR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 2013.

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