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FR62 MJO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,247 mi
Last recorded165,247 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 165,247 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 161,702 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 161,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 154,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 154,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 147,007 miles

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

undertray loose

Fail 21 Jun 2022 142,007 miles

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,844 miles

Body panel slightly loose o.s.f corner of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,140 miles

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

o.s.f bumper mounting defective

Fail 30 Jun 2020 116,140 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

TPMS light on

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

o.s.f bumper mounting defective

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,352 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,810 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust emissions undetected peak, aborted test.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has been overheated (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,074 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Front bumper adrift.

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 70,074 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Front bumper adrift.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,475 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MJO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJO, 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 MJO registered?

FR62 MJO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

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