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FR62 MTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 172,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 166,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 155,078 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,140 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 133,140 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,340 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 125,340 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,656 miles

Covers Fitted Covering Components

Pass 2 Feb 2019 93,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,603 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,676 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 MTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

FR62 MTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is FR62 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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