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FR62 MWG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,185 mi
Last recorded134,185 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 134,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,900 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,214 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 89,103 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,919 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 MWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

Is FR62 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MWG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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