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AP62 FGJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,053 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing slight damaged no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,411 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,146 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,521 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 54,443 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))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,675 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,286 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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AP62 FGJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AP62 FGJ, 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 AP62 FGJ registered?

AP62 FGJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2013.

Is AP62 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 FGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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