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FR62 GVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,419 mi
Last recorded175,419 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 175,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 174,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 174,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 169,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 169,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 163,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 143,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,820 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault TPMS light is illuminated constantly. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,583 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 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

FR62 GVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2013.

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