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FR62 GWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,633 mi
Last recorded156,633 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 GWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 156,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 144,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 144,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash board (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to hydraulic fluid leak from braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dash board (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid major leak at caliper union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative dash board fault warning on dash board (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cord/ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Fail 3 Oct 2023 134,174 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,501 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight leak

Nearside Front tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

Offside Front shock absorber has a slight leak

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake pads very low

tpms light on

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,206 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 GWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

FR62 GWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2013.

Is FR62 GWE safe to buy?

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