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FR62 HFW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,831 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily just on inner edge.

Nearside outer sill heavily distorted along much of length and corroded and holed just outside prescribed area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 122,824 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing heavily just on inner edge.

Nearside outer sill heavily distorted along much of length and corroded and holed just outside prescribed area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS system indicates a soft tyre.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,840 miles

Nearside Outer sill section damaged

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 4 Feb 2022 107,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill section damaged

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower SILL/DOOR DAMAGE

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHLY WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower SILL/DOOR DAMAGE

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHLY WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,770 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyres valves perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 91,766 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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))

Front wiper rubbers split at ends.

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyres valves perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,714 miles

Brake discs corroded but not weakened

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 38,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HFW 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 61.5%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

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

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