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FR62 MSX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,665 mi
Last recorded147,665 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 147,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 139,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 131,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 131,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,469 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 119,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 106,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,552 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 97,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split central (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split central (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,810 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit wet inside

Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,478 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

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 MSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

FR62 MSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2013.

Is FR62 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MSX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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