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FR62 MPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,371 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 70,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,384 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 68,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,176 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,562 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 45,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 33,602 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,510 miles

front tyres worn low on legal tread

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 MPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

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

Is FR62 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MPU 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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