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FR62 ESY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,358 mi
Last recorded67,358 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,358 miles

ALL SUSPENSION AND STEERING CORRODED

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,107 miles

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

minor stone chips to windscreen.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,105 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 22,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 ESY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ESY, 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

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What year was FR62 ESY registered?

FR62 ESY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2013.

Is FR62 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 ESY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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