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AX62 FOC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,488 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,569 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,666 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 59,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,197 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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AX62 FOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc 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 AX62 FOC, 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 AX62 FOC registered?

AX62 FOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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