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FP62 RXK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 RXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads burnt

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,694 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads burnt

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,429 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 73,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 67,278 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,247 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,647 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,173 miles

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn)

advise(front tyres wearing close marginal on edge)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,669 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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FP62 RXK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP62 RXK, 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 FP62 RXK registered?

FP62 RXK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2013.

Is FP62 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 RXK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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