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FR62 LPV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 LPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,854 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,113 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 85,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 78,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,526 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 73,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 59,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,570 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 LPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LPV, 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

How do I check the history of FR62 LPV?

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What year was FR62 LPV registered?

FR62 LPV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2013.

Is FR62 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 LPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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