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FR62 DVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,483 mi
Last recorded167,483 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 DVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 167,483 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,109 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 118,109 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,677 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 54,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,648 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 DVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVJ, 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

How do I check the history of FR62 DVJ?

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What year was FR62 DVJ registered?

FR62 DVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is FR62 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 DVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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