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FR62 EMJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 77,257 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Bolt on) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,809 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn at inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,499 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are wearing at inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,499 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are wearing at inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,045 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

exhaust is rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,213 miles

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

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 ()

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is perished worn to 3mm and badly worn at inner edge

r/n/s tyre is perished

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,807 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 36,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,151 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 EMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

FR62 EMJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2013.

Is FR62 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 EMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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