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FD62 PKV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,168 mi
Last recorded101,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 PKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 101,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 91,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,024 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,462 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 20,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD62 PKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD62 PKV, 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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FD62 PKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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