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FR62 GMY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,135 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,609 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 94,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 91,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see disc pads

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,940 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,425 miles

unable to see disc pads clearly

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,862 miles

unable to see front or rear disc pads

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,613 miles

Cycle rack removed prior to test (obscuring rear registration plate)

scratches on windscreen caused by faulty wiper blade and requires attention

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 GMY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

Is FR62 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GMY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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