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FR62 GVU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,953 mi
Last recorded83,953 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 83,953 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 54,389 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,359 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,827 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

engine cover / undertray

Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,540 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 GVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

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

Is FR62 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 GVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR62 GVU have outstanding finance?

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