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FR62 NLX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,390 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,974 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin close to limit

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

Nearside Front indicator repeater cracked lens (light is working & correct colour/operation)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 41,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front tyres worn inner edges

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

windscreen scratched

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 NLX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

FR62 NLX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is FR62 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 NLX 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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