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FR62 MXE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 103,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,955 miles

FAS not detected

Fail 13 Jan 2025 102,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

FAS not detected

Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,509 miles

FAS not detected.

Pass 3 Jan 2022 97,475 miles

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

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

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

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

fas not detected

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,878 miles

FAS not detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just left 2mm (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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 94,878 miles

FAS not detected

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just left 2mm (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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,871 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,382 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,987 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 35,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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 MXE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

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

Is FR62 MXE safe to buy?

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