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FR62 NGO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,945 mi
Last recorded155,945 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 NGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 155,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 155,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,728 miles

rear seat belts not tested rear full off tool;s

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,727 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested rear full off tool;s

Pass 31 Mar 2023 111,848 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 111,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 102,073 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 102,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 92,427 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 82,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 82,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,131 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,530 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 49,694 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,830 miles

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

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

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

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 NGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGO, 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 NGO registered?

FR62 NGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2013.

Is FR62 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 NGO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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