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FR62 MVA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,886 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 128,882 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leak. Pad's,caliper and disc contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,138 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 109,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,709 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rearview mirror ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,559 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,565 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,105 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 14 Nov 2018 63,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ad3-45 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ad3 -65 (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,078 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 40,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,244 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 MVA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

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

Is FR62 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MVA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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