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FR62 EVN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 EVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,619 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,528 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,174 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,916 miles

Rear Heat Shield Lose

Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,915 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 EVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

FR62 EVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is FR62 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 EVN 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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