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FR62 MXP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,713 mi
Last recorded77,713 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 77,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 77,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,542 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 44,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,685 miles

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

both front tyre treads just on legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2020 20,765 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,510 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,188 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 17,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,041 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 MXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MXP, 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

How do I check the history of FR62 MXP?

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What year was FR62 MXP registered?

FR62 MXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is FR62 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 MXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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